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I find that pair programming with the candidate on their laptop, using their preferred tools works well. It takes time and in many ways it requires more energy
by kristiandupont 5y ago
I find that pair programming with the candidate on their laptop, using their preferred tools works well.
It takes time and in many ways it requires more energy from me than if I were to just sit and observe. However, it gives a better feel for how the person goes about solving problems from the abstract, architectural stuff to the nitty gritty. I love it when pairing with a fellow vim-user as I will inevitably learn some new trick.
- aprdm 5y agoTotally! On their laptop being the key. I interviewed at Pivotal around ~6 years ago and the person had some customized VIM setup which was a PITA to work with. He had a very good workflow with it and I honestly looked dumb trying to achieve the same things as him in his computer...
- wdb 5y agoYeah, or when they assume you have an English keyboard...