Lucid Developer Hiring Guide

Hiring Guide for Lucid Engineers

Ask the right questions to secure the right Lucid talent among an increasingly shrinking pool of talent.

Lucid is a computer programming language designed by Alan Kay and Dan Ingalls at Xerox PARC in the 1970s. It was one of the first object-oriented programming languages. Lucid was never widely adopted, but it influenced the development of later object-oriented languages such as Smalltalk and Java.

First 20 minutes

General Lucid knowledge and experience

The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the development questions used, and the level of depth and skill the engineer possesses.

What are some use cases for Lucidspark?

Lucidspark can be used for a variety of purposes, including brainstorming sessions, project planning, design thinking, agile ceremonies, and remote team collaboration.

How would you use Lucidchart to create a flowchart?

To create a flowchart in Lucidchart, you would start by selecting a flowchart template or starting from scratch. You can then drag and drop shapes from the toolbox onto the canvas, connect them with lines, and add text. You can also customize the colors, fonts, and line styles.

Describe the difference between Lucidchart and Lucidspark.

While both are part of the Lucid suite, Lucidchart is more focused on creating professional diagrams and flowcharts, while Lucidspark is designed for brainstorming and collaboration with features like sticky notes, freehand drawing, and voting.

What are some key features of Lucidchart?

Lucidchart includes features like real-time collaboration, data linking, powerful template library, and integrations with popular platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, and GitHub.

How would you describe Lucid?

Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that allows users to create, edit, and share diagrams and flowcharts. It includes Lucidchart for diagramming and Lucidspark for brainstorming and whiteboarding.

The hiring guide has been successfully sent to your email address.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

What youre looking for early-on

Has the candidate demonstrated a good understanding of coding principles and best practices?

This is important as it shows that the candidate can write clean, efficient code and can contribute to maintaining the quality of the codebase.

Does the candidate have relevant experience or skills?

Previous experience or skills in similar roles or technologies can indicate that the candidate will be able to perform the job effectively.

Has the candidate shown a willingness to learn and adapt?

The tech industry is constantly evolving, so it's important for developers to be open to learning new technologies and adapting to changes.

Is the candidate able to communicate effectively about technical concepts?

Good communication skills are essential for collaboration within the team and to ensure that ideas and solutions are clearly understood.

Has the candidate demonstrated problem-solving skills during the interview?

This is crucial as developers often need to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.

Does the candidate have a strong understanding of Lucid's software and its applications?

This is important because it shows that the candidate has done their research and understands the product they will be working on.

Next 20 minutes

Specific Lucid development questions

The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the development questions used, and the level of depth and skill the engineer possesses.

Describe the difference between sharing a Lucid document via link and via email.

When you share a Lucid document via link, anyone with the link can access the document. When you share via email, only the specific people you invite can access the document. Both methods allow you to set permissions for viewing, commenting, and editing.

How would you use data linking in Lucidchart?

Data linking in Lucidchart allows you to connect your diagrams to live data from other sources. You can use it to automatically update your diagrams when the underlying data changes, visualize complex data in an easy-to-understand format, and make your diagrams more dynamic and interactive.

What are some ways to collaborate in real-time using Lucid?

Lucid offers several ways to collaborate in real-time, including shared editing of documents, in-app chat, comments, @mentions, and live cursors that show where others are working.

Describe the difference between a template and a custom document in Lucidchart.

A template in Lucidchart is a pre-designed document that you can use as a starting point for your own work, while a custom document is one that you create from scratch. Templates can save time and provide design inspiration, while custom documents offer more flexibility and creativity.

How would you use Lucidspark for a brainstorming session?

In a brainstorming session, you can use Lucidspark to create a shared board where participants can add their ideas using sticky notes, drawings, or text. You can also use voting and grouping features to prioritize and organize ideas.

The hiring guide has been successfully sent to your email address.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

The ideal back-end app developer

What you’re looking to see on the Lucid engineer at this point.

At this point, an adept Lucid engineer should demonstrate problem-solving prowess, strong communication skills, and proficiency in software development. Red flags include inability to explain technical concepts clearly or lack of practical experience with Lucid software. Additionally, poor problem-solving approaches could be a concern.

Digging deeper

Code questions

These will help you see the candidate's real-world development capabilities with Lucid.

What does the following Lucid code do?

Schema.table('users', (table) => {
  table.increments()
  table.string('username', 80).notNullable().unique()
  table.string('email', 254).notNullable().unique()
  table.string('password', 60).notNullable()
  table.timestamps()
})

This code creates a 'users' table with the fields 'id', 'username', 'email', 'password', and timestamps. The 'id' field is auto-incremented. The 'username' and 'email' fields are unique and cannot be null. The 'password' field cannot be null.

What will be the output of the following Lucid code?

const user = await User.find(1)
console.log(user.toJSON())

This code will output the details of the user with an id of 1 in JSON format.

What does the following Lucid code do?

const users = await User.query().where('account_status', 'active').fetch()

This code fetches all users from the database where the 'account_status' field is 'active'.

What does the following Lucid code do?

const Database = use('Database')
const affectedRows = await Database.table('users').where('username', 'john').delete()

This code deletes all records from the 'users' table where the 'username' is 'john'. It also returns the number of rows affected by the delete operation.

What does the following Lucid code do?

class User extends Model {
  tokens () {
    return this.hasMany('App/Models/Token')
  }
}

This code defines a User model that has a one-to-many relationship with the Token model. Each user can have multiple tokens.

What does the following Lucid code do?

const user = await User.create({ username: 'john', email: 'john@example.com', password: 'secret' })

This code creates a new user with the username 'john', email 'john@example.com', and password 'secret'.

Wrap-up questions

Final candidate for Lucid role questions

The final few interview questions for a Lucid candidate should typically focus on a combination of technical skills, personal goals, growth potential, team dynamics, and company culture.

How would you use Lucid to create a project plan?

To create a project plan in Lucid, you could use Lucidchart to create a timeline or Gantt chart, and Lucidspark to brainstorm and prioritize tasks. You can also use data linking to keep your plan updated with real-time data, and collaboration features to get input from your team.

What are some ways to use integrations in Lucid?

Integrations in Lucid allow you to connect your diagrams and boards with other tools you use. For example, you can import data from Excel into Lucidchart, export Lucidspark boards to Slack, or embed Lucid diagrams in Confluence pages.

Describe the difference between a public and a private document in Lucid.

A public document in Lucid is one that anyone can view and possibly edit, depending on the permissions you set. A private document is one that only you and the people you specifically invite can access.

How would you use Lucidspark to facilitate a remote team meeting?

In a remote team meeting, you can use Lucidspark to create a shared board where participants can add their input in real-time. You can use features like sticky notes for brainstorming, timers for time-boxed activities, and voting for decision-making.

What are some ways to customize the appearance of a Lucidchart diagram?

You can customize a Lucidchart diagram in many ways, including changing the colors, fonts, and line styles, adding images and icons, using themes and templates, and adjusting the layout and alignment of shapes.

The hiring guide has been successfully sent to your email address.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Lucid application related

Product Perfect's Lucid development capabilities

Beyond hiring for your Lucid engineering team, you may be in the market for additional help. Product Perfect provides seasoned expertise in Lucid projects, and can engage in multiple capacities.