Written as though it assumes coding challenges are the only way to demonstrate ability to code. Coding challenges where you complete a contrived task against a

Written as though it assumes coding challenges are the only way to demonstrate ability to code. Coding challenges where you complete a contrived task against a clock are certainly lame, but don't get it twisted - they are used simply because they require the absolute minimum effort from the employer, not because they are supremely effective. If you weed out a developer who can't code using an 'easy coding challenge', I have to wonder how your shortlisting process works.