--- title: "CoderPad October Releases | CoderPad" description: "It's been a busy October at CoderPad!" canonical: "https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/coderpad-october-releases/" last_modified: "2026-04-15 16:20:39" --- [Back to blog](https://coderpad.io/blog/) # CoderPad October Releases October 25, 2023 2 Minute Read [Announcements](https://coderpad.io/blog/announcements/) [Product Updates](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/) Discover how to run back-end interviews in our new multi-file environment, use code playback for text assessment questions, and test AI-generated follow-up questions to better identify cheating. ## CoderPad Interview Updates ### Multi-File Capabilities for Java, Python, Typescript, Ruby and Go. CoderPad [multi-file projects](https://coderpad.io/resources/docs/interview/pads/using-pad-features/#multi-file-projects) offer a highly realistic and flexible environment, where you can add more files, write and run unit tests, install packages from the shell, and more. This is available for Java, Python, Typescript/Javascript, Ruby and Go. Get started by selecting a multi-file project from the languages menu in a pad or sandbox, or create a new question from the dashboard. ### Refreshed Languages Menu We’re doing a light UI update of the in-pad language selection menu, to make it easier to navigate our growing list of languages, frameworks, and notebooks. We’ve already added a search bar, and the new categories filter will make it easier to filter and find the right language category for your interviews. ### Drawing Mode Interviews Want to talk through a system architecture or design problem? Or show how databases are connected and work together? Get ready for a whole new digital whiteboard experience! In addition to the recent UI overhaul, soon you will be able to spin up a dedicated Drawing Mode pad with an image already uploaded for you to work on with a candidate. ## CoderPad Screen Updates ### Code Playback for Text Questions Code playback is now available for text questions. Like with coding exercises, playback lets you see how the candidate wrote the answer to give you some insight into their train of thought and problem solving. This will be particularly handy when using follow-up questions to understand how candidates got their coding exercise responses. High-Contrast Theme The IDE now incorporates high contrast mode for better accessibility for partially sighted people. The high contrast mode will automatically turn on when enabled on your operating system. ### Follow-Up Questions [Open Beta] Concerned that candidates will paste code from ChatGPT and give an inaccurate view of their coding skills? While many talented developers use tools to jog their memories or speed up the process, the problem lies when people blindly copy and paste code they don’t truly understand. CoderPad is introducing a feature to address this issue. You’ll have the option to activate AI-generated follow-up questions for coding exercises, based on the specific code the candidate provides. This will give insight into whether the candidate truly understands the code. [Get started](https://coderpad.io/resources/docs/screen/tests/cheating-prevention-detection/#ai-follow-up-question). ### AI Assistant [Beta] A new AI Assistant is now available in beta when clicking on the Contact Us button in CoderPad Screen. This tool can give you an immediate answer to common questions, eliminating the need to visit our docs or message support. ## Subscribe for more CoderPad insights ## Trending Articles Previous slide Next slide [Product Updates ## Your Question Bank Is Leaking. Here’s the Fix. Every hiring team eventually hits the same wall: TA own raising the bar, don’t have the technical knowledge required to write questions that test for it. So teams are improvising, a shared question bank, a busy engineer’s spare 20 minutes, and last year’s assessment recycled one more time. It feels fine butt isn’t. Recycled and […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/your-question-bank-is-leaking-heres-the-fix/) [Announcements ## Best Technical Assessment Software for HR Teams in 2026 Finding the best technical assessment software for HR teams isn’t about finding the platform with the longest feature list. It’s about finding the platform that helps you identify real skills quickly, fairly, and consistently. The challenge for recruiting and talent acquisition teams is separating signal from noise. A candidate may have an impressive resume or […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/announcements/best-technical-assessment-software-for-hr-teams-in-2026/) [Product Updates ## 2026 Product Recap: Technical Hiring Has Changed. We Built for What Comes Next. AI has fundamentally changed how engineers work. It’s not a tool candidates might use anymore. It’s embedded in how code gets written, reviewed, and shipped every day. In many teams, the majority of code is already AI-assisted—and growing. Which leads to a clear conclusion for hiring teams: Trying to remove AI from the interview process […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/2026-product-recap/) [Announcements ## The engineers behind the AI 50 get hired with CoderPad The Forbes AI 50 recognizes the world’s most forward-thinking AI companies. These are the teams leading the AI revolution. We’re proud to support over two-thirds of them. From building foundation models to shipping AI-native apps, these companies are at the cutting edge. They need technical talent that can move fast – skilled coders and problem […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/announcements/the-engineers-behind-the-ai-50-get-hired-with-coderpad/) [Announcements ## CoderPad Recognized as a G2 Leader for Winter 2026 We’re excited to share that CoderPad has been named a G2 Leader in the Winter 2026 reports for Technical Skills Screening—earning the Leader badges for Technical Skills Screening, the Mid-Market Grid® for Technical Skills Screening Software, and Momentum Leaders. These recognitions are especially meaningful because they’re driven entirely by real customer reviews. Every score, ranking, […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/announcements/coderpad-recognized-as-a-g2-leader-for-winter-2026/) [Announcements ## Introducing CoderPad Projects: The future of technical hiring Technical work has fundamentally changed. Engineers and analysts collaborate with AI tools, navigate complex multi-file projects, and spend more time reviewing and debugging code than writing algorithms from scratch. Your technical hiring process needs to evolve with these realities. CoderPad Projects are a new way to assess job-ready skills: candidates tackle realistic challenges in VS […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/announcements/introducing-coderpad-projects-the-future-of-technical-hiring/) [Product Updates ## Top 14 CoderPad Features of 2024 – Features That Were Too Good to Miss 2024 has been an exciting year for technical hiring, and we’ve been honored to be part of your journey. Whether you’re a recruiter working hard to attract the right talent, an interviewer crafting thoughtful assessments, or a candidate showing your best work in sometimes stressful situations, every step of the process matters. This year, our […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/top-14-coderpad-features-2024/) [Product Updates ## CoderPad June releases You can now add a custom time frame for candidates to complete tests, give candidates the option to take a test in Chinese, export your pad and test usage stats... Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/coderpad-june-releases/) [Product Updates ## CoderPad April Releases Learn what's new with CoderPad for April. Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/coderpad-april-releases/) [Product Updates ## CoderPad March Releases Webcam proctoring, custom question insights, and more for March. Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/coderpad-march-releases/) [Announcements ## SOC2 and CoderPad’s Ongoing Commitment to Security At CoderPad, part of the responsibility that comes along with being the industry leader in skills-based hiring is taking candidate and customer data security very seriously. We want all current and prospective customers to be assured that their employee data and any other custom data they bring into CoderPad is strongly secured at all times. […] Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/announcements/soc2-and-coderpads-ongoing-commitment-to-security/) [Product Updates ## CoderPad February Releases New product features for February! Read the post](https://coderpad.io/blog/product-updates/coderpad-february-releases/) ## Hire with confidence. See why engineering teams trust CoderPad to evaluate developers with realistic, AI-ready hiring workflows. [Request a demo](https://coderpad.io/sales/)