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Dev tools · August 25, 2017

Interviews on Skype

Test candidates using a real-time code editor over Skype

Interviews on Skype launched on August 25, 2017 with 334 votes, #55 of 3,214 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

In plain words

Interviews on Skype is a browser-based tool that combines video calling with a real-time code editor for technical interviews. It requires no sign-up or downloads and supports seven programming languages with syntax highlighting to catch errors during interviews. The tool is designed for recruiters and hiring managers who need to assess coding candidates remotely while conducting live video conversations.

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From the sources

Interviews on Skype allows you to have a video call on top of a code editor that runs in your browser. Best part? No sign-up or download required. The built-in code editor supports 7 popular programming languages. We have also included built-in syntax highlighting to help prevent syntactic mistakes during an interview.

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