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How to Stand Out in System Design Interviews as a Senior Engineer

How a Domino's IPL final rush explains the difference between memorizing tools and thinking like a senior engineer

A concise, story-driven guide for senior engineers preparing for system design interviews, focused on tradeoffs, failure modes, operational maturity, and business-aware architecture decisions.

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