While there’s no definitive right or wrong, this question is designed to test your knowledge, how well you articulate your process, and whether you’re a victim of tunnel vision. Think about it: if you say “Design. Or how well the team member’s code fits into the existing architecture”, you’re ignoring other elements that may be of equal import to the end result. What about:

☛ Functionality

☛ Readability

☛ Maintainability

☛ Security

☛ Simplicity

☛ Regulatory requirements

☛ Resource optimization