Ask HN: Is it possible for someone to not be cut out for software engineering?

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for someone to not be cut out for ... by conflicted_dev on Saturday September 17, 2016 @12:14AM (#12519083)

This is an interesting strategy. I like it. Also, given all the posts in this thread, I'm beginning to think it's going to take over a year to really get a good understanding of this stuff.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for someone to not be cut out for ... by ocean_blue on Saturday September 17, 2016 @12:29AM (#12519124)

One year is way too much. Tbh, you need two semesters of coding to beat tech interviews. An intro to programming class and data structure class(Which I think you have).

The only advantage taking more classes is that you develop "Comp Sci street cred" but I believe it has no correlation to success in interviews. The advantage of experience is that you get to master a certain language well. Other than that it just comes to a matter of how you practice.

For "culture fit"(which generally means don't be an asshole), communication and butterflies, I think https://www.pramp.com/ will go a long way in helping.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for someone to not be cut out for ... by ocean_blue on Saturday September 17, 2016 @12:39AM (#12519146)

Also I think CLRS is an overkill. Try The Algorithm Design Manual by Steven Skiena

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