I've been considering different ways to measure code understanding and fluency. I'm still using traditional 'easy' problems on a coding pad to probe this, but I'm finding a new generation candidates that don't prepare for this, and may be able to have a full career with just a higher level of code understanding. But they might not ever develop the ride-a-bike with one hand level of fluency unless they grind pointless leetcodes.
So I'm increasingly uncertain about what and how to test. My default for now is still to rely on ability to write basic code fluently, but I'm open to changing this perspective.
I really want to know how this existing repo AI-assisted live coding test works, with example problems.
It seems the standard data structure puzzle type thing won't be feasible if you are using an LLM.
Also the latency for these agentic coding/prompts seems like it would make the interview a bit awkward.
Anyone been conducting or taking interviews with this kind of thing with thoughts to share?
So I'm increasingly uncertain about what and how to test. My default for now is still to rely on ability to write basic code fluently, but I'm open to changing this perspective.
I really want to know how this existing repo AI-assisted live coding test works, with example problems.
It seems the standard data structure puzzle type thing won't be feasible if you are using an LLM.
Also the latency for these agentic coding/prompts seems like it would make the interview a bit awkward.
Anyone been conducting or taking interviews with this kind of thing with thoughts to share?