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Re:The technical interview is an ego trip by reader_mode on Friday September 11, 2020 @08:05PM (#24448645)
I see nothing wrong with this, why would I write algorithm X from memory or taking my best guess at it on the spot, isn't the whole point of learning them recognising when are they applicable and how to find them quickly ?
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Re:The technical interview is an ego trip by hashkb on Friday September 11, 2020 @09:04PM (#24448955)
It's kind of like knowing multiplication tables, or intervals in music. There's some stuff you just gotta know.
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Re:The technical interview is an ego trip by minot on Friday September 11, 2020 @10:10PM (#24449263)
Knowing the multiplication table is such steaming nonsense. I know 7x10 is 70 so half of that, 7x5 is 35. I can add seven to 35 fast enough that I don't have to memorize 7x6 is 42.

Memorizing is not knowing.

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Re:The technical interview is an ego trip by hashkb on Saturday September 12, 2020 @01:38AM (#24450132)
How did you divide 70 in half and get 35?
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