An X hr coding test is very different than an X hour interview. The interview process is intended to be a bi-directional flow of information. Giving someone a

An X hr coding test is very different than an X hour interview. The interview process is intended to be a bi-directional flow of information. Giving someone a X hour programming test means that for X hours, the company gets to learn about the developer, but the developer doesn't really learn about the company. The company is the one paying salary, so they set the terms of the interaction. But the feel of disrespect for the developers time is real and valid. If you chose to do a coding test, do so respectfully to avoid insulting the person you potentially want to hire.