Q415: Volume 9 Next Implementation Priority Safe Execution and Snippets

What Interviewers Want To Evaluate

This drill tests whether you can choose the next practical priority after a UI slice.

The practice ground now has better controls and keyboard behavior.

The next decision is whether to harden execution safety, add saved snippets, or add tests.

Short Interview Answer

After the current UI slice, I would prioritize either editor transform tests or safe execution limits before adding saved snippets. The reason is that snippets will persist user work, so the editor and execution behavior should be trustworthy first. Once shortcuts and output limits are stable, saved snippets can be added with less risk.

Priority Options

Options:

extract and test editor transforms
add output caps and run ids
add TypeScript feedback panel
add saved snippets
add manual QA docs

All are useful.

The best next step depends on risk.

Recommended Order

Use:

editor transform tests
output caps and run ids
TypeScript feedback separation
saved snippets
manual QA docs
PDF refresh
deployment validation

This protects the foundation before adding persistence.

Why Not Snippets First

Saved snippets introduce:

data persistence
delete behavior
load conflicts
schema migration
invalid storage recovery

Those are easier when editor behavior is stable.

Do not persist a shaky workflow.

Definition Of Done For Next Slice

Next slice should include:

small scope
docs update
typecheck
build
manual JS smoke
manual TS smoke
theme contrast check
clean commit

This keeps the project rhythm healthy.

Common Mistakes

• Adding saved snippets before shortcut behavior is tested.
• Adding more questions instead of implementing.
• Ignoring execution caps.
• Not documenting QA steps.
• Pushing UI changes without checking dark mode.

Final Mental Model

Next priority is:

stabilize editor
limit execution
separate TypeScript feedback
then persist snippets

That order makes the practice ground stronger with each slice.