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Practical advice on technical hiring, assessments, and building engineering teams.

April 14, 20266 min read

Why Generic Coding Assessments Fail (And What to Do Instead)

LeetCode-style problems test algorithmic puzzles, not real engineering ability. Here is why tailored assessments produce better hiring outcomes.

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April 14, 20268 min read

Why Teams Are Switching From HackerRank to AI-Powered Assessments

HackerRank was built for a different era. Here is why engineering teams are moving to AI-powered alternatives that test real job skills, cost less, and detect cheating.

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April 14, 20269 min read

Best Codility Alternatives in 2026 for Technical Hiring

Codility is showing its age with an outdated question bank, rigid customization, and no AI detection. Here are the best Codility alternatives for teams that want better signal and a better candidate experience.

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April 12, 20267 min read

How to Detect AI-Generated Answers in Technical Interviews

With ChatGPT and Copilot widely available, integrity monitoring is essential. Here is how to tell if a candidate used AI to complete a technical assessment.

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April 10, 20265 min read

The True Cost of a Bad Engineering Hire (And How to Reduce It)

A single bad engineering hire can cost $50K to $150K when you factor in recruiting, onboarding, lost productivity, and team impact. Better assessments are the highest-leverage fix.

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April 8, 20265 min read

HackerRank Alternatives in 2026: What to Use Instead

HackerRank and Codility are the defaults, but they test algorithmic puzzles, not real engineering skills. Here are the alternatives worth considering.

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