Getting Started with Coding Assessments & Live Coding on Testlify

This guide will help you create coding assessments and conduct live coding interviews on Testlify.

🔹 1. Creating a Coding Assessment

✅ Single-File Coding (Auto-Scored)

Best for:

• Algorithmic questions
• Function-based problems
• Quick technical screening

Steps:

1. Go to Assessments → Create Assessment
2. Click Add Question → Coding → Single-file
3. Add:
   • Starter code (what candidates see)
   • Problem description
4. Configure test cases:
   • Visible test cases (for candidates)
   • Hidden test cases (for evaluation)
5. Set:
   • Time limit
   • Difficulty level
6. Enable scoring:
   • Question-level OR test-case-level
7. Save & publish the assessment

📖 Detailed guide:

Understanding how to setup and use Coding Tests on the Testlify platform

✅ Multi-File Coding (Project-Based)

Best for:

• Real-world projects
• Backend/frontend tasks
• Live coding interviews

Steps:

1. Go to Assessments → Create Assessment
2. Click Add Question → Coding → Multi-file
3. Upload or create:
   • Project files
   • Folder structure
   • README (instructions for candidates)
4. Select programming language/environment
5. Save & publish

📌 Note: Multi-file coding currently requires manual evaluation

📖 Detailed guide:

Multi-File Coding Question Setup - Guide

🔹 2. Running a Live Coding Interview

Testlify supports live coding using a shared coding environment.

Steps:

1. Create an assessment with a multi-file coding question
2. Click Preview / Invite
3. Generate a private invite link
4. Share the link with the candidate during the interview (via Google Meet/Zoom)
5. Candidate can:
   • Write code in real-time
   • Run code using terminal
6. Interviewer evaluates live

🔹 3. Key Features

• 💻 Real-time coding environment
• ▶️ Run/execute code
• 🌐 Multi-language support (Go, Java, Python, etc.)
• 🎥 Session recording (optional)
• 🛡️ Proctoring options available

🔹 4. Scoring & Reports

🔹 5. Best Practices

• Use single-file coding for initial screening
• Use multi-file coding for advanced or live interviews
• Include both visible and hidden test cases
• Set realistic time limits (e.g., 45–60 mins for mid/senior roles)

If you need help setting up your first coding assessment or live interview, feel free to reach out to our support team anytime at support@testlify.com