we're talking about 10 minutes of coding here, not actually building some core functionality for a company that could be extracted from the interview process s

we're talking about 10 minutes of coding here, not actually building some core functionality for a company that could be extracted from the interview process startup are by definition cheap, so if you want to work for one you better come prepared for that. working in a small team is like adding someone to the family, so knowing how you think and solve problems - and what your level of initiative is - is crucial