Mid-Level (3–6 years) · Module D
Making the Build vs. Configure Call for a Customer Need
When custom code is actually the right call, and when it's a trap.
What this session covers
- Configuration is maintained by the product team forever; custom code becomes something YOUR team maintains forever — factor that asymmetry into the decision.
3 more key points, the audio walkthrough and the diagram are in the full session, which unlocks with any paid plan.
What mid-level FDE interviews look for
Mid-level candidates are expected to own integrations end to end: estimate timelines they can hit, make build-vs-configure calls, run postmortems, negotiate scope and lead a customer engagement without formal authority.