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Re:Coding interviews are stupid (ish) by Paul-Craft on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @06:13PM (#40292173)
I don't know anything about quantum mechanics. Does that mean I don't understand how computers work?
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Re:Coding interviews are stupid (ish) by paulddraper on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @08:03PM (#40292920)
The common advice is to understand one level above and one level below where you operate.

For example:

If you build computers, you should understand how the individual components are implemented.

If you build computer components, you should understand materials science and electromagnetism.

If you study electromagnetism, you should understand quantum mechanics and relativity.

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