[taf2]

agreed with all the of the above - but also to add... get them to do something on their computer... this way you can see how well they know their tools... e.g. can they type on a keyboard... navigate etc... tells you a lot without asking...

[tootie]

I used to harshly judge anyone who didn't use the debugger in their IDE, but it turns out that it's most people.

[taf2]

Yeah it’s not about what tools they use just that they know how to use whatever they choose…. This lets you understand whether they spend time with their tools…