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Re:Rewriting the Technical Interview by ndr on Sunday May 05, 2024 @11:49AM (#40265740)
I laughed at

    user=> (c
      x = 3;
      x++ / 5;
    )
    4/5
> “That’s… that’s not how that’s supposed to work.” [...]

> “You’re quite right. Shall we do conditionals?”

Of course that should return 3/5. Clojure is quite cool but I suspect this is not the best showcase.

Re:Rewriting the Technical Interview by ilc on Sunday May 05, 2024 @01:08PM (#40266391)
You are missing the point. It is a PERFECT showcase of understanding.

The person implementing knew what they had to implement, and what they didn't. What looks like a demerit is actually a sign of mastery.

Re:Rewriting the Technical Interview by ndr on Sunday May 05, 2024 @01:50PM (#40266730)
Maybe I should have pointed out that's his reply that I found funny, for that very point: “You’re quite right. Shall we do conditionals?