What happened to CodeFights?
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What happened to CodeFights?
CodeFights started out as a competitive coding platform, but has since morphed to focus more on interview prep and helping businesses recruit developers. To better reflect this focus, the service today announced that it is changing its name to CodeSignal.
Is CodeSignal good for practice?
Software engineers with experience who are looking to keep their skills sharp enjoy the problems on CodeSignal. The general feedback is that CodeSignal is good for practicing problems and having fun while coding. But, it is not helpful for learning new languages or skills.
What is good CodeSignal score?
60-79
In addition to giving a candidate’s overall coding score, the GCA provides more detailed information on a candidates’s core skills. Currently, the GCA calculates are three core skills: Speed, Problem Solving, and Implementation….GCA Core Skills.
| Skill Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 40-59 | Average |
| 60-79 | Good |
| 80-100 | Excellent |
Can you use Google during CodeSignal?
Am I allowed to use Google to help me research? We suggest you refresh your memory on basic coding skills before taking any coding assessment on CodeSignal. During the General Coding Assessment (GCA), you are permitted to search for syntax-related questions online.
Can CodeSignal see my screen?
No, they cannot! You can see the candidate’s screen, but your screen is private to you.
What companies use CodeSignal?
CodeSignal customers include Evernote, Uber, Thumbtack, Dropbox, Asana, Wizeline and Quora.
How long is CodeSignal good for?
CodeSignal has a cooldown period of 14 days between retakes of our General Coding Assessment, and 180 days for our other certified assessments: JavaScript Specialized Assessment, Java Specialized Assessment, Data Science Assessment, etc.
Does CodeSignal track browser activity?
Yes, we do.
Does CodeSignal use webcam?
Candidates will need to prepare themselves for the assessment by ensuring they have access to a webcam, their government ID, and an hour or so to complete the assessment. Candidates then verify their identity by enabling their webcam and microphone.
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