How do you handle failure in your personal or professional life?
When I was working as a Software Developer at JoyTech, we had a project developing an app for a client. I was a part of the back-end team and was responsible for integrating an API. I mistakenly overlooked some edge cases during testing. As a result, when the app was launched, it crashed, causing a setback to our launch timeline.
Instead of being discouraged by this failure, I took it upon myself to identify the flaws and rectify them. I not only worked diligently to resolve the immediate problem but also revised our testing protocols to ensure that future projects consider all potential edge cases.
This experience reinforced for me that failures aren't just about making mistakes; they are about recognizing them, learning from them, and refining our approach for future endeavors. I carry that lesson with me now and have seen a significant improvement in my work quality and attention to detail.