How do you manage client expectations, especially when they’re not aligned with technical feasibility?

I believe in setting clear expectations early. If a client wants something that's technically

risky or unrealistic within the timeframe—like real-time dashboards without backend

support—I break it down into what’s possible now, what’s risky, and what would need

extra time/resources.

I use visual aids like architecture diagrams or timelines to make it concrete. For example, I

once explained why moving to microservices in the middle of a release would delay delivery

by 4–6 weeks. Instead, we agreed on a phased approach. Transparency builds trust—even

if the answer is “not now.”