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Here at Coinbase, we value work/life balance and initiative. What personal software development projects have you worked on outside of work?

In addition to seeking candidates who have the skills and experience necessary to perform the job, hiring managers at Coinbase want to make sure the individual will fit into their organization. This is why they are likely to ask you about activities outside of the workspace and personal interests you may have. Your ability to contribute to the corporate culture is equally as important as your ability to do the job. You should have some stories about your personal life prepared, just in case the interviewer asks about this.

"As odd as it sounds, I do enjoy programming and creating applications outside of work. I enjoy this because it allows me to test my skills and utilize new methods on applications I find interesting without the pressure of meeting a deadline or end-user requirements. I recently created a program that allows me to control several different Wi-Fi LTE devices in my home from my phone. The app has features similar to Coinbase console, but with a customized interface and more efficient code."

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I really like working on side projects that can help me learn new technology. When I wanted to learn Gatsby, I developed my wedding website using it. Which is cheaper and more performative than a wedding website creator would generate and I integrated with Paypal and Brazilian PIX payment in order to do that, which is also a great opportunity to learn new things.

Stephanie's Feedback

You use an excellent personal example here to show how you prioritize learning new software development outside of work. What was the impact of learning Gatsby? How did this help you to improve your wedding website? I suggest adding a concluding sentence that shows the impact of your learning.

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