[AdieuToLogic]

> Someone was asking how to determine the quality of coding practices at places they are interviewing. My mind went on a tangent wondering if it is fair for interviewees to bring a coding exercise for the interviewers to complete.

> I've never heard of anyone doing this before and I don't think it would be well received. Has anyone done this?

Yes, I have done something similar to this and I believe it is important for an interviewee to ask. The way I phrase it usually is along the lines of, "what is a representative problem this organization currently has?" Then use that as an exemplar for a problem solving exercise.

It helps make the exercise "real" for the interviewers and allows the interviewee a glimpse into what problem(s) exist as well as how the panel feels about them.

While not strictly "a coding exercise for the interviewers to complete", it often leads to interesting discussions during the interview process.