An underrated interview question – Jake Zimmerman

The blog advocates for the "bug squash" interview method, highlighting its effectiveness in assessing real-world debugging skills.

  • Reflects Real-World Tasks: The "bug squash" interview closely mirrors daily software development tasks, focusing on debugging unfamiliar code rather than solving abstract problems.
  • Engaging and Fair: This interview style is enjoyable, offering candidates immediate feedback on their performance and making the experience more transparent and fair.
  • Showcases Experience: It allows seasoned engineers to demonstrate their expertise with debugging tools and techniques, making it particularly valuable for experienced candidates.
  • Challenges in Implementation: While effective, setting up these interviews requires significant effort in creating and maintaining suitable bug scenarios, especially across multiple languages and platforms.

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