Sounds like you weren't a fit for that company asking you for some code. And that might be a blessing in disguise for you. If you are a decent developer in Aust

Sounds like you weren't a fit for that company asking you for some code. And that might be a blessing in disguise for you. If you are a decent developer in Austin, you probably have lots of opportunities, so no need working for a company with those kind of requirements. Just know that as a company in Austin, they have lots of employees to choose from probably too and this is their narrowing approach. No biggie, y'all aren't a fit. Just know that this becomes circular, because many of the types of companies that ask for this also allow you to open source some of your work-hour code which helps that visible resume. Also, if you are in demand and have leverage, consider trying to work at places that encourage making at least some of your work visible to the world. Many other professions benefit from this. If you don't have leverage, I'm afraid you may be stuck in an endless loop of invisible, hard work you leave behind.