The instructions on their take home was a mess. It called for writing a common solution to a puzzle. But their junior engineer did not know you have to install node js packages to run typescript. He did not know how to fix a permissions error on his own computer. Instead he tried to put the blame on me. So a senior engineer stepped in to show him but it was too late by that point. It muddied the waters. They need to learn how to write clear precise instructions. Then they started making demands that were not listed in the instructions. They tried to change the instructions after the fact. HR needs to train them and verify any test they send out. It really made the company look bad. Anyways, a much much more reputable company that is 100 times bigger just hired me on the spot today after a code sample and conversation. These code tests have just become down right silly. I would refuse to do any of them unless you are starving. I only agreed because I was referred to this job through a connection. I have years of experience in the field. Code tests are for juniors.