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Re:How to pass a programming interview (2016) by amd121 on Saturday March 09, 2019 @06:04AM (#19345617)
It seems to me that "programming" there means glorified devops and the primary goal is a headcount of young compliant workers to show off to investors.

Probably activity is valued higher than progress.

They are certainly not looking for Knuth, who would likely fail the interview.

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Re:How to pass a programming interview (2016) by ses1984 on Saturday March 09, 2019 @07:05AM (#19345746)
Unless your business goal is to advance computer science research, why would you want to hire Knuth and why would he want to work for you?
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Re:How to pass a programming interview (2016) by Huggernaut on Saturday March 09, 2019 @06:28AM (#19345655)
Yes, I think Pivotal are not looking for Knuth. Most companies don't need Knuth to be successful. That said, individual brilliance is not at odds with the other skills Pivotal are looking for.

The other statements don't ring true for me, but I understand it's just your viewpoint.

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Re:How to pass a programming interview (2016) by microtherion on Saturday March 09, 2019 @12:54PM (#19347401)
Why should he fail the interview? He's exceptional at talking through complex algorithms, and I've never heard of him being particularly anti-social.
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