I’ve asked question 1 many times when interviewing candidates, and it’s fine if someone comes back and says they don’t code much outside of work. I’m not expect

I’ve asked question 1 many times when interviewing candidates, and it’s fine if someone comes back and says they don’t code much outside of work. I’m not expecting the answer to be “I spend my free time coding”, and it’s certainly never a subtle dig. But if that is their answer, it’s also a gateway to a more natural and relaxed conversation about the tech they care about and what makes them tick. I’ll often learn far more about a person that way than the typical “tell me about a project/time when…” style questions.