Tell me about a time you rejected an apparently correct patch because the reasoning was weak.

Instruction: Answer this as a story about valuing engineering judgment over superficial correctness.

Context: Evaluates whether the candidate can communicate judgment, collaboration, and ownership in a real setting. Answer this as a story about valuing engineering judgment over superficial correctness.

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One example I would use is this: I rejected a patch once because it passed the visible checks but the explanation for why it worked was mostly guesswork around the failing test rather than a solid understanding of the module contract. That made...

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