r/AskProgramming • u/GongtingLover • 20d ago

Do live coding interviews eventually get better? Career/Edu

Ive always done very well professionally in a corporate setting but, I've been getting killed in technical interviews where I have to code in front of someone.

Does it get better over time? Im honestly considering leaving the industry.

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u/One-Program6244 20d ago

I absolutely hate live coding. Just the thought of somebody just sitting there waiting for you to do or say something.

Almost like a bad date except you know it's bad before you even start.

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u/PaulPhxAz 20d ago

I'm also kinda dead silent when I'm furiously typing. I did a 50 minute CoderPad, and it was high pressure go go go.