In my opinion, this progressive arms race in interview difficulty is a direct result of the lack of industry-standard credentialing, the influence of ZIRP (Zero Interest Rate Policy), and exploitative coding bootcamps preying on the "promise of an instant 6-figure income" in just six months.

Either you enforce a minimal level of competency upfront with academic rigor, industry-standard exams, and similar measures, or you push the entire responsibility of vetting prospective applicants downstream to the employer—which is exactly where we are right now.

So how do we go about fixing it? For starters, I think we should bring back the Software Engineering PE Exam.

https://ncees.org/ncees-discontinuing-pe-software-engineerin...

EDIT: Just to respond to this: "It was discussed a ton of times, how other jobs don't require a person to present the fitness in such a rigorous manner"

Other occupations 100% DO have high standards - it's just that it's paid up-front.

Want to become a lawyer? - You've got to pass the LSAT, get into law school, and pass the bar.

Want to become a doctor? - You've got to pass the MCAT, get into medical school, and do residency.

Want to become a pilot? - You've got to get your PPL, pass your check ride, do your IFR, multi-engine, commercial rating, ATP.

etc. etc.