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How Bootcamp Grads Can Ace Take-Home Coding Challenges
In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the art of the take-home coding challenge — a common gatekeeper for bootcamp grads entering tech. They dissect a real-world case from a mid-sized SaaS company where a candidate's thoughtful README and test coverage beat flashy algorithmic solutions. Lucas shares a four-step framework for structuring your approach: read the spec twice, plan before coding, write tests first, and document decisions. Luna pushes back on time estimates, revealing that top performers routinely spend twice the suggested time. They also…
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