Coding interview tests developer's ability to navigate unfamiliar codebase with AI assistant

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A developer describes their experience in a coding interview where an AI assistant was present but restricted from providing debugging or implementation help. The primary task involved locating and fixing bugs in an unfamiliar codebase within a strict time limit. The challenge centered on quickly understanding the code's structure, execution flow, and the context provided by existing unit tests. The exercise highlighted the difference between using AI for general assistance and having specific debugging aid, turning the interview into a test of core software navigation skills.

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