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CTO Think Podcast
Are code challenges a lazy or legitimate method for hiring developers?
Feb 25, 2018
The podcast discusses whether code challenges are a lazy or legitimate method for hiring developers. They also cover their experience at a Drupal camp, improving the upgrade process in Drupal, and evaluating candidates through code challenges. Additionally, they talk about angel investing, underrepresented startups, and a book on quants dominating the stock market.
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- Evaluating senior developers should involve considering their body of work and conducting in-depth conversations to assess experience and problem-solving skills.
- Coding quizzes may not accurately reflect a candidate's skills or potential value to the team, alternative approaches like practical exercises and interviews with references can provide deeper insights.
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Tech Debt and API Challenges
The hosts discuss working on tech debt and encountering challenges with an API project. They highlight the importance of addressing tech debt and adapting to changes in technology to improve the codebase and make it more maintainable. They also mention the need for clear communication with API providers to avoid unexpected issues.
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