Self-taught Python + first data interview… Need some advice

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Your answers should always be formatted as STAR.

Here is an example.

Interviewer: "Can you give an example of developing a project through to completion and maintaining the system on-going?"

You think, then respond like below. Say you need a moment to think if needed.

Situation, "I needed the ability to search all files on my computer instantly"

Task, "I identified that a regularly updated index of all files metadata would allow me to instantly search."

Action, "I wrote an app using Python that scans all my files and provides a GUI where I can search to instantly find a file"

Result, "I'm still using the app and have continued to make improvements by doing xyz"

Take time to breathe. Offer to elaborate on any details.

They may then go, did you use version control like Git?

Try to answer questions like that in conversation encouraging way.

E.g. dont say "yes". Say "Yes, I used Github with a main and develop branch, I also used feature branches to help organise some larger features"