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## TL;DR * **DynamoDB** as the authoritative cart store, **Redis** for low-latency reads. * **Idempotent** mutations + **conditional writes** + **Dyn...

Interview Red Flags: How to Spot a Bad Employer Before You Say Yes
Interview Tips
By Smart Mock Interview on 10/15/2025

Job interviews are a **two-way street**. While you're trying to impress a potential employer, it's just as important to evaluate whether the company i...

Negotiation isn’t a battle—it’s a structured conversation about fit, fairness, and value. The trick is doing the right prep, using clear language, and...

How I Finally Stopped Failing Recruiter Phone Screens
Interview Tips
By Smart Mock Interview on 10/1/2025

I’ll be honest: nothing frustrated me more than the **recruiter phone screen**. I’d get excited when I saw that email — “We’d like to schedule a ca...

Career Growth, Demystified: A Practical Playbook You Can Start Today
Career Advice
By Smart Mock Interview on 9/27/2025

## Executive Summary * **Decide your direction** with a simple career thesis and market-aware goals. * **Audit your skills** (core, enabling, durabl...

Beat the ATS: Resume Formatting That Actually Works in 2025
Interview Tips
By Smart Mock Interview on 9/17/2025

## Table of contents 1. What ATS actually does (and doesn’t) 2. The formatting rules that still matter in 2025 3. Structure: the safest section orde...

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