How to Interview Front-End Developers Without Coding Puzzles or Algorithms?
When hiring front-end developers, there are many ways to evaluate candidates’ skills and abilities. However, some assessment methods can be exclusionary, while others may not accurately reflect the type of work the candidate will do. In this article, we’ll explore some efficient ways to test front-end developer hires without relying on coding puzzles and algorithms and how to be mindful of inclusivity. I come from a self-taught background, a time when self-taught invited increased scrutiny because being self-taught in the early to mid-00s wasn’t as common as it is now. We have numerous online courses, boot camps and other resources. When I learned to code, these thick phonebook-like books that came with one or more CD-ROM discs with software and code examples were how many learned.