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CDC Connector: Log-Based vs Trigger-Based

A medium Pipeline Design mock interview question on DataDriven. Practice with AI-powered feedback, real code execution, and a hire/no-hire decision.

Domain
Pipeline Design
Difficulty
medium
Seniority
senior

Interview Prompt

Our data team needs to replicate changes from several production databases into the warehouse in near-real time. We've been debating two approaches: reading directly from the database write-ahead log, or using database triggers to capture changes. Design a CDC replication system and make a concrete recommendation for which capture method to use across our source databases.

How This Interview Works

  1. Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
  2. Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
  3. Write your pipeline design solution with real code execution
  4. Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision