In the Canva frontend engineering interview, there's a live coding session where the interviewer will ask you to share your screen via Google Meet. Here's what to expect:

You'll be given a coding problem on the spot. It's usually frontend-related, such as implementing a UI component or solving a JavaScript logic problem.

You can use any local editor or development environment you're comfortable with (e.g., VS Code, WebStorm).

You're allowed to search online for documentation or references (like MDN, StackOverflow), but you are strictly not allowed to use any AI tools, including ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor—even for passive suggestions or prompts.

The interviewer will observe how you think, structure your code, and debug issues. They care more about your problem-solving process and code clarity than just getting the correct answer.

The session lasts around 45 minutes, and you're encouraged to communicate your thought process as you go. The interviewer might ask clarifying questions or follow-ups to see how you handle feedback or explore edge cases.

Overall, it’s more about collaborative problem solving and communication than just coding under pressure.

Implement a simplified abstraction of a power plant distributing electricity to multiple neighborhoods.

Each neighborhood may have different power demands, and the power plant has a limited supply it needs to allocate efficiently.