Code

A Code question presents candidates with a full syntax-highlighting code editor. Candidates write or complete code in their chosen programming language. Responses are evaluated using AI, reviewed manually, or assessed with a rubric.

Writing the Question

Write your question prompt using the content editor. The prompt should clearly describe the coding task — what function to implement, what problem to solve, what the expected inputs and outputs are. Use code blocks in the prompt for sample input/output. See Content Editor and Layout.

Language Selection

Choose the programming language for the editor. Supported languages include:

• JavaScript, TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• SQL
• Go, Rust
• C#, C++
• HTML, CSS
• PHP, Ruby
• XML, YAML
• And more

Initial Code Template

Provide an initial code template that appears in the editor when the candidate opens the question. Use this to:

• Define function signatures the candidate must implement
• Provide boilerplate (imports, class structure) so candidates focus on the logic
• Include comments describing what the code should do

AI Evaluation

Enable AI evaluation to automatically score code submissions. Write a grading prompt that describes the expected solution, the criteria for a correct implementation, and how to handle edge cases or partial solutions. The AI evaluates the code and returns a score and feedback. See AI Evaluation.

Rubric Scoring

Attach a rubric to evaluate code submissions against multiple criteria — for example: correctness, code quality, efficiency, readability. Each criterion is scored independently. See Rubric Scoring.

Common Features

Code questions also support: Scoring — Multipliers & Dimensions, Hint, Answer Explanations, Folder & Tags, Preview & Scoring Simulation, and three save modes.