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Scala Prerequisite Assessment - Transition to CoderPad
2 MIN READ As part of our continuous efforts to enhance the candidate and reviewer experience, the Education Team at Quantexa is introducing a new, streamlined approach to the Scala & Spark Prerequisite Assessment. We are transitioning from a manual submission process to an integrated online coding environment using CoderPad. This change is designed to improve efficiency, standardization, plagiarism detection capabilities, and overall assessment quality. Previous Process β Key Challenges Previously, candidates were required to: Download boilerplate code locally Set up their development environment Complete the assessment offline Upload their solutions manually While functional, this approach presented several challenges: β οΈCandidate Challenges Time-consuming environment setup Technical issues related to system compatibility and access Inconsistent development environments impacting performance β οΈ Reviewer Challenges Submissions across multiple files and formats Instances of duplicate or reused code across assessments Increased effort in validating authenticity and structure Introducing CoderPad! With CoderPad, the candidates can now complete their assessment in a controlled, ready-to-use coding environment, eliminating setup barriers and ensuring consistency. β¨ Key Features Pre-configured environment: No installation or setup required Integrated coding workspace: Write, run, and test code in one place Automated session control: Timed assessments with structured flow Centralized submission system: Eliminates fragmented or incomplete submissions Built-in monitoring capabilities: Helps ensure integrity and fairness and aids plagiarism detection. Any suspected malpractice may still result in further evaluation (e.g., viva assessments), in line with existing policies. Updated Process What remains the same: Assessment duration: 150 minutes Evaluation criteria: Functional programming principles Code quality and best practices Scala & Spark proficiency Passing the assessment remains mandatory for entry into academies. π Final Note This transition marks a significant step toward a more efficient, scalable, and candidate-friendly assessment experience. We are confident that this enhancement will benefit both candidates and reviewers while maintaining the high standards expected from our academies.Consistent Date and Number Formatting Across the Platform | 2.8.6
We're happy to announce System Formatters β a new platform capability that makes it easy to keep date, number, and currency formats consistent across every screen. Until now, formatting sometimes had to be configured separately for different modules, which took time, and some platform-wide elements, like the date picker in filters, couldn't pick up those settings. This could lead to situations where the same date appeared as DD/MM/YYYY in one place and MM/DD/YYYY in another, creating unnecessary friction in everyday tasks. System Formatters solve this: an administrator chooses the preferred formats once in the Localization UI, and the entire platform follows those rules. This is especially relevant for US and other non-UK deployments β System Formatters let you align the interface to your regional conventions faster and with broader coverage than before. For details on setup, limitations, and how System Formatters work alongside existing field-level formatting, please refer to the dedicated section in our User Guides. There you'll find a detailed description of the capability, examples with screenshots, and links to relevant documentation. By the way, you can explore our roadmap and give feedback on our features and functionality in our Product Roadmap & Ideas Portal! Be a part of our product development!Sign Up for a Community Tour or Member Interview Today!
To ensure youβre getting maximum value from our Community we offer tours and member interviews. These initiatives offer you and your colleagues an opportunity to learn more about Community features, provide feedback, and connect with members of our Community team. πΆββοΈ Community Tour: A 30-minute demo of the Community, where we'll explore key features that will enhance your Quantexa journey. π£οΈ Member Interview: Engage in a 45-minute interview, focusing on your experience with the Community so far and any suggestions you may have for improvements. To sign up for a member interview or Community tour, please book a time in our diaries.0Comments
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