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Swift (Coding): Entry-level Algorithms test

Summary of the Swift (Coding): Entry-level Algorithms test

This coding test assesses a candidate's ability to program a small algorithm in Swift, testing their basic programming skills. Using a short and straightforward coding task, this test helps you identify developers with the most essential Swift skills.

Covered skills

  • Coding Question

Use the Swift (Coding): Entry-level Algorithms test to hire

Mobile developers, application developers, iOS developers, and any other entry-level developers using Swift as part of their tech stack.

Type

Programming skills

Time

20 min

Languages

English

Level

Entry level
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About the Swift (Coding): Entry-level Algorithms test

Swift is a powerful and intuitive, open-source coding language developed by Apple for iOS development. It is a general-purpose programming language with an emphasis on safety, performance, and software design patterns and intended as a replacement for C-based languages. All the while, Swift is advantageous as it is much easier to use than Objective-C, and many times faster than Python.

Hiring developers proficient in Swift will help your business to leverage the advantages of this language in iOS development, including its speed, safety, and ease of maintenance. Strong foundational knowledge of programming in Swift is essential for junior iOS programmers. Those candidates are able to hit the ground running and set themselves up for further professional growth.

This Swift test gives candidates 20 minutes of time to complete a straightforward coding task involving entry-level algorithms. The code is evaluated against a set of test cases, some of which are available to the candidate to determine if they are on the right track. This is a great initial screening test that allows you to effectively screen candidates based on essential skills.

We recommend combining coding tests with at least one of our cognitive ability tests evaluating numerical or analytical skills.

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The test is made by a subject-matter expert

Mahi G.

Mahi holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication but later found her interest in coding. She started her career as a developer working with databases and holds a good command over MSBI (Microsoft Business Intelligence) with an experience of over 6 years. She later moved to mobile development and currently works as an iOS developer at a tech-backed finance management company.

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