I think python is the most efficient language to use in interviews tbh. Functional languages might be better depending on the problem but you don't want people thinking you're a witch or something.

I learned enough Python for the interview questions specifically for this. Based on my (obviously anecdotal) experience, candidates I interview spend considerably less time on actual coding when using Python.

That being said, Scala makes design questions much easier thanks to its type system.

heh, reminded me of https://aphyr.com/posts/341-hexing-the-technical-interview

Python (or really any dynamic programming language) makes interviews a lot easier, however I have started asking more in-depth questions to make sure they actually understand Python and have done a little bit of research into the language and implementation.

I have noticed some colleges have been teaching more to the interview, so their grads can crush some problems in Python but fail when you ask them to implement a helper they were using. I am not talking about implementing a heap either, I am talking about merging objects.

I switched from Java to Python for coding interviews and it's well-worth it. I can solve problems a lot quicker due to the simpler syntax.

there was a Google retrospective posted a long long time ago where someone cited data that people that use python do better. it's the reason I learned python.

Agreed 100%. Switching from Java to Python because I grew tired of Java's verbosity.

I'd like to learn APL solely for interviews.

Wouldn’t work for a C++ position...

although most problem solutions seem pretty clear and understandable even for ppl not familiar with Golang