These Coding Battles Can Lead to Positions at Top Tech Companies
Katherine Pendrill — January 22, 2016 — Tech
References: codefights & psfk
A new platform called 'CodeFights' hosts coding battles where the winners are rewarded with positions at top tech companies like Uber, Asana and Dropbox. With coding skills in high demand, this kind of platform give young coders a chance to advance their career in the tech industry.
To sign up for the coding battles, all a user must do is make a CodeFights account. They will then have access to the forum, which lists upcoming tournaments, challenges and practice rounds against bots that represent the kind of challenges tech companies face each day. Those who choose to enter the tournaments will have the opportunity to compete against other members and rank up points along the way. Point are awarded based on how quickly a coder completes a challenge with an added emphasis on accuracy. Companies then look at how users perform in the tournaments, challenges and against the bots to see if they fulfill the criteria for a specific position.
The platform provides a unique way for talented young coders to flex their skills and earn a position with some of the leading tech companies.
To sign up for the coding battles, all a user must do is make a CodeFights account. They will then have access to the forum, which lists upcoming tournaments, challenges and practice rounds against bots that represent the kind of challenges tech companies face each day. Those who choose to enter the tournaments will have the opportunity to compete against other members and rank up points along the way. Point are awarded based on how quickly a coder completes a challenge with an added emphasis on accuracy. Companies then look at how users perform in the tournaments, challenges and against the bots to see if they fulfill the criteria for a specific position.
The platform provides a unique way for talented young coders to flex their skills and earn a position with some of the leading tech companies.
Trend Themes
1. Coding Battle Platforms - Creating coding battle platforms like CodeFights can provide young coders with opportunities to showcase their skills and compete for positions at top tech companies.
2. Demand for Coding Skills - The high demand for coding skills in the tech industry creates opportunities for platforms like CodeFights to connect talented coders with job opportunities at leading companies.
3. Gamification of Talent Acquisition - The gamification aspect of coding battles on platforms like CodeFights allows tech companies to identify and recruit skilled developers in a competitive and engaging way.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can leverage coding battle platforms like CodeFights to identify and attract top talent for job openings.
2. Human Resources - The human resources industry can embrace the gamification trend and incorporate platforms like CodeFights as a hiring tool to assess coding skills and find qualified candidates.
3. Education - The education industry can explore partnerships and integrations with coding battle platforms like CodeFights to provide students with opportunities to enhance their coding skills and showcase their talents to potential employers.
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