Re:How to Pass a Programming Interview
by throwaway12324 on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @07:09PM
(#11249863)
> I use interview projects to learn new skills and domains
There probably lies the disconnect. For me, interview projects should assess how well I could perform in the position I'm applying to. And thus, if nothing else, interview projects should be relevant and practical.
It seems to me that Triplebyte's project choices were made based on how interesting developers might find them, and sheer technical challenge. Some might appreciate this, but personally, I'd rather learn new skills and challenge myself on my own terms.
There probably lies the disconnect. For me, interview projects should assess how well I could perform in the position I'm applying to. And thus, if nothing else, interview projects should be relevant and practical.
It seems to me that Triplebyte's project choices were made based on how interesting developers might find them, and sheer technical challenge. Some might appreciate this, but personally, I'd rather learn new skills and challenge myself on my own terms.