Recipe Manager

OAAnthropicLast reported April 2026Medium Frequency
Reported
6× across candidate reports
First seen
November 2025
Last reported
April 2026
Reported outcome
mixed

Problem Overview

90-minute CodeSignal OA. Implement a RecipeManager system across 4 progressive levels — you must pass each level to unlock the next. Only the standard library of your chosen language is permitted. Level 1 (CRUD): Implement create_recipe (fields: user_id, name, timestamp, ingredients, steps), read, update, and delete operations. Key constraint: recipe…

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  • Approach and trade-offs — what passing candidates did, and the mistakes that sink people
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