Hard disagree on this one. I’ve done over 400 SWE interviews for a recruiting company. I’ve seen a steady stream of candidates who could talk the talk, but had

Hard disagree on this one. I’ve done over 400 SWE interviews for a recruiting company. I’ve seen a steady stream of candidates who could talk the talk, but had incredibly weak programming skills when put to the test. And the reverse - I’ve seen plenty of candidates who were awkward socially but ask them a programming problem and they’re right at home. If you’re hiring for a programming role, assess their programming skills. Not just their social skills. A conversation only tells you half the picture.