While I 100% agree you need some kind of code based part of your interview practice, there is a large range of exercises that are being spoken about. It goes r

While I 100% agree you need some kind of code based part of your interview practice, there is a large range of exercises that are being spoken about. It goes roughly from whiteboard problems to sitting at a computer with them over your shoulder to a couple hours before the interview to a full week of work. Everyone knows the lightest form is necessary the big question is how much you can get from increasing the complexity before people get annoyed.