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"being absolutely slackjawed amazed at how bad some players are" Can you elaborate on this? Were the results you're talking about just flat-out "I can't code
by yawn 10y ago
"being absolutely slackjawed amazed at how bad some players are"
Can you elaborate on this? Were the results you're talking about just flat-out "I can't code FizzBuzz" or something else?
Personally, I created an account, started reading the directions, then realized I had no interest in the problem domain and decided to wait for the next one. It helps when the problem gels with you. I wonder if that had any role.
- patio11 10y agoSorry for imprecision -- I meant "players in the recruiting industry", not Starfighter players. It is probably the case that at least one person who can't FizzBuzz has signed up for Stockfighter, but it's highly unlikely that I end up talking to them regarding career options, and even if I did I'd phrase things more like "OK, so you've got a fun couple of years ahead of you; let me recommend some resources for learning more about programming" rather than being contemptuous of that. Our industry does way too much of that; no need to add to it. Plus, we intend to be in business in 3 years, and even starting from "can't Fizzbuzz" if you're dedicated you could be a really interesting person to try placing in 3 years, so I'll happily spend a few minutes buying a call option. (I guess that's closer in actual practice to a put option, as I'd be selling the candidate's availability rather than buying it, but you get what I mean by the joke.)