Use your 90-day cool-down period to strengthen your skills across all test areas. This time is a great opportunity to focus on overall improvement and build confidence for your next attempt.
Achieving strong overall performance
Our skills test evaluates your abilities across multiple sections, so aim for a balanced approach. Practice a range of coding challenges and consider using platforms like Codewars to strengthen areas you want to improve.
Passing all test cases
The skills test includes both visible and hidden test cases to assess how well your solution handles different scenarios. Focus on writing comprehensive code that considers edge cases. Practicing coding challenges that require adaptability will build confidence in tackling varied test cases.
Scoring well on quizzes
In addition to technical tasks, many skills tests include quizzes designed to assess your knowledge across areas relevant to the role. These may cover practical concepts, best practices, or even soft skills that are essential for success in your target position. Scoring well on these quizzes is important, as they contribute to your overall assessment score. Prepare by reviewing foundational knowledge and best practices for the skills and concepts associated with your role, whether technical or soft skills.
Following coding best practices
Passing the coding challenge isn't just about getting the correct answer; it’s about following coding best practices. This includes:
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- Code Simplicity and Readability: Write clean, easy-to-understand code.
- Efficiency and Optimization: Strive to make your solution both time-efficient and space-efficient.
- Scalability: Ensure that your solution can handle larger inputs or more complex cases. Use refactoring techniques to improve your code and make it more maintainable and efficient.
- Unit testing: Most code challenges allow you to edit test cases. Add more tests to ensure your solution is robust and addresses edge cases.Completeness and thoroughness
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A successful submission demonstrates a thorough understanding of the problem and a solution that is both robust and maintainable. Incomplete or overly simplistic solutions are unlikely to succeed. Ensure that you have tested your solution thoroughly and that it meets all the requirements, including edge cases and possible exceptions. Codewars has challenges emphasizing full problem-solving skills, from conception to testing, mirroring real-world scenarios.
By using this 90-day cool-down period to refine your skills and strengthen your understanding, you’re setting yourself up for success on your next attempt. Remember, this time is also an opportunity to revisit our eligibility requirements and ensure compliance with all guidelines to avoid disqualification. Preparation and adherence to these rules will give you the best chance to showcase your talents!