Hatchways

Hatchways is a technical assessment platform designed to help companies evaluate software engineering candidates through real-world, practical coding tasks. Unlike traditional coding challenges that rely on abstract algorithm puzzles or timed tests, Hatchways focuses on simulating the actual workflows developers encounter in their daily jobs. The platform enables interviewers to create, send, and track assessments directly through Git repositories. Candidates work on tasks such as submitting a pull request, reviewing code, or implementing features in an existing codebase, using tools they are already familiar with—like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. This approach not only reduces the stress associated with artificial coding tests but also provides a more accurate signal of a candidate’s real abilities. The platform offers a fast-track template system that allows hiring teams to quickly assemble customized assessments. Templates cover various roles and skill levels, from junior to senior engineers, and can be tailored to match a company’s specific technology stack. Interviewers can choose from a library of pre-built scenarios, or create their own from scratch. Once an assessment is sent, candidates receive a cloned repository with instructions. They complete the task in their own environment and submit changes via Git commands. The system automatically tracks progress and notifies hiring teams when a submission is ready for review. For interviewers, Hatchways provides a clean dashboard to review candidate work. Instead of evaluating black-box test results, reviewers can examine actual code changes, commit history, and pull request discussions. This gives a deeper insight into a candidate’s coding style, problem-solving approach, and collaboration skills. The platform also