Recommended roles for Ruby on Rails coding tests
- Full-stack developer
- Web developer
- Ruby on Rails Developer
- Junior Rails Developer
- Middle Rails Developer
- Senior Rails Developer
How DevSkiller Ruby on Rails coding tests work
DevSkiller Rails coding tests are powered by the RealLifeTesting™ methodology, which allows you to test your applicants’ skill-set and gain a detailed knowledge of their ability, all during the screening process. DevSkiller provides a controlled test environment, where applicants are accurately measured on their coding ability, problem-solving, and time-management. Furthermore, our tests are automatically evaluated, saving you time and money during the recruitment process.
Key features
- Analyze coding ability accurately
- Remote testing saves on time
- The RealLifeTesting™ methodology offers a greater user experience where candidates can use their own IDE, clone to GIT, run unit tests, and access Stack Overflow/Github/Google for research.
- Strict anti-plagiarism tools to ensure authenticity
- Observe tests in real-time
- Automated results that non-technical recruiters can understand
- Tests available for junior, middle, and senior-level Ruby positions
Skills covered in our Ruby on Rails coding tests
- Ruby
- Ruby on Rails
- Regular Expressions
- SQLite
What to look for in a Ruby on Rails developer
Firstly it is important to know that Ruby and Ruby on Rails are not one and the same. A Ruby on Rails developer will require knowledge of Ruby, but this is not always the case the other way around.
Ruby is a general-purpose programming language and Ruby on Rails is the most widely used framework within the Ruby language. Ruby on Rails is used to code web applications and the back-end of mobile apps and is often used in business applications.
The most important thing to look for in a Ruby on Rails developer first and foremost is knowledge of the language and the framework. It is also important for your candidate to be up to date, a candidate should be familiar with the latest versions of Ruby and Rails. Another important trait is showing skill with coding. A unique trait of the Ruby on Rails framework is that it enforces test and code quality, meaning that only high-quality code gets through.
Finally, your Ruby on Rails candidate should have at least one year of real commercial experience using the framework, as there can be a big difference between personal projects and commercial projects, and candidates who have contributed to Ruby on Rails open source projects are particularly valuable.
Want to get more from Ruby on Rails coding tests
Customize DevSkiller Ruby on Rails coding tests to get more out of them. You can choose the languages you assess, the time allocated to each question, and the level of difficulty. You can monitor applicants in real-time and even set the parameters on individual questions.
Where is the proof that our Ruby on Rails coding tests work?
It is a big investment to spend your company’s money on our screening tests, so don’t take our word for it, look at what some of our satisfied customers have to say:
Micha Gerwig – Engineering manager at Ada Health
“DevSkiller helped us to save precious on-site time for applicants that are already likely to be a fit. We’re saving 3 hours per candidate – that was the time we spent with applicants on a technical task before.”
Magdalena Rogóż – Deputy Marketing Manager at Kodilla
“Using DevSkiller to grade tests is 2 times more cost-efficient while giving our students a much better test and preparing them for future recruitment tests.”
Richard Williams – VP of engineering at Plutora
“Thanks to automating the screening stage, we were able to reduce the interview rate by 50%. At the same time, the quality of candidates who make it to the interview stage is now much greater. DevSkiller adds an extra layer of quality to our technical hiring process”
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to set up a DevSkiller Ruby on Rails coding test?
Setting up DevSkiller only takes a matter of minutes and it comes with an extensive library of predefined Ruby on rails coding tests, meaning you can send out your test and get started on recruiting your new developer right away.
How do candidates take a Ruby on Rails coding test?
DevSkiller tests are taken remotely meaning your candidate can access the test from wherever they are, at a time that suits them. To make sure you’re not waiting around for a response, you can set their test invite to be active for a limited amount of time.
During the test, candidates have the option to use their favorite IDE and then clone the project to GIT, or choose to work on DevSkiller’s own state of the art in-browser. Tests have a set time-limit.
How are Rails coding tests evaluated?
The major time-saver with DevSkiller Rails coding tests is that they are evaluated automatically, with the results presented in a clear, concise report.
Candidates are assessed on the quality of their Rails coding skills, the accuracy of their solutions and if these solutions would run, and how their code holds up in edge cases.
Do I need to be a programmer to use DevSkiller?
Devskiller Rails coding tests are deliberately designed to be as user-friendly as possible for non-technical recruiters. This means you can hire candidates for senior-level positions without needing to be at their level yourself, in order to be able to test their expertise.
Our Rails coding tests are ready-to-use; prepared by our IT experts to take the hard work out of technical recruitment for you. If you do have a technical person on your team, you can even prepare your own test.