The company seemed solely focused on hiring candidates with specific knowledge of Next.js, rather than evaluating broader software engineering skills. Throughout the interview process, none of the questions were aimed at assessing overall engineering ability, problem-solving skills, or front-end development expertise. Instead, they were limited to basic, surface-level Next.js topics that don't truly reflect a developer's depth or competence.
Given that learning Next.js is a relatively straightforward process for a competent developer—usually taking about a month—the company's reluctance to invest that time in new hires suggests a lack of long-term vision and investment in talent development. This narrow focus on Next.js, along with the simplicity of the questions, indicates that the company might lack strong software engineering and problem-solving capabilities.