Ask HN: What do you look for when reviewing a take home exercise?

[jobthrowaway]

Hey HN,

I’ve recently applied for a job I’m very excited about.

They’d like me to do a take home exercise as part of the interview process.

Without going into too much detail, I need to build an interface that allows a user to manipulate data from an API. I can use whatever tools I would like.

What separates a good example of a take home exercise from a bad one?

It’s a fairly simple exercise so I’m considering using vanilla js but wonder if I should showcase my experience with modern frameworks and tools instead.

Is there anything else I should consider?

Thanks!

[JoshCalbet]

The expertise that you have with the tools that you use. design, workflow patterns, coding style.

[jobthrowaway]

Thanks Josh!