The bug squash interview is a unique and refreshing way to assess software engineering skills. Candidates are given a repo with a bug and asked to fix it, reflecting real-world development challenges. It allows candidates to showcase their debugging abilities, tool proficiency, and code navigation skills. Cheating is discouraged, as the focus is on understanding existing code rather than writing new code. However, implementing this interview style requires time and effort to create appropriate bugs and ensure multi-platform support. While not a standalone hiring method, the bug squash interview provides valuable insights into a candidate’s abilities beyond traditional technical questions. It’s a fun and effective addition to any interview process.
https://blog.jez.io/bugsquash/