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Re:I have no side code projects to show you by rootlocus on Thursday October 26, 2017 @05:42AM (#15557522)
Architects and engineers can usually show you what they've done in the past. Software developers can't if they don't have side projects.

Artists have portfolios. Why shouldn't software engineers?

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Re:I have no side code projects to show you by coldtea on Thursday October 26, 2017 @05:58AM (#15557584)
Because artists are usually sitting on their asses waiting for work, not already working 60 or 80 hours per week churning code.
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Re:I have no side code projects to show you by rootlocus on Thursday October 26, 2017 @06:12AM (#15557624)
If you're working 60 or 80 hours per week churning code, surely you have some code to show. </sarcasm>

Really now, the fact that you can't showcase what you've done for your previous company is an implementation detail. Using a portfolio to judge a candidate is perfectly valid and works great with other industries. The reasons why you don't have one are your own concern.

Like I said in other comments, interviewing is (for better or worse) a game / competition. You need to optimize for success.

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Re:I have no side code projects to show you by coldtea on Thursday October 26, 2017 @12:55PM (#15560712)
>If you're working 60 or 80 hours per week churning code, surely you have some code to show. </sarcasm>

Yeah, if you work for GNU or for countries were NDA is not a notion </sarcasm>.

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