# Design a question and answer website like Quora

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# Design a question and answer website like Quora

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## Question details

- **Interview type:** Product Design
- **Reported last asked:** 5 years ago
- **Company:** [Meta](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=meta-facebook)
- **Categories:** [Product Design](https://www.aced.io/questions?type=product-design), [System Design](https://www.aced.io/questions?type=system-design)
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