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You'd think so, but writing a book only impresses recruiters. Other programmers either give you a confused look, try to argue with you, or ask you to write Fizz

You'd think so, but writing a book only impresses recruiters. Other programmers either give you a confused look, try to argue with you, or ask you to write FizzBuzz like this: http://joelgrus.com/2016/05/23/fizz-buzz-in-tensorflow/ http://joelgrus.com/2016/05/23/fizz-buzz-in-tensorflow/

jaggederest 10y ago
I must admit having made a valiant attempt at writing fizzbuzz in brainfuck as a lark, once upon a whiteboarding session. Ran out of space and/or ink, if I remember correctly.
- ktRolster 10y ago
  At a recent job interview, I started answering questions in APL. Didn't quite make it through. In retrospect, it didn't matter as long as I could explain it to the reviewer, because he couldn't read APL anyway.
- OJFord 10y ago
  Do it in whitespace, easy.
ghaff 10y ago
I'm not a programmer professionally. I basically do technology/developer/etc. evangelism of various sorts. In outbound roles where your reputation is a big part of what you're selling, it definitely makes a difference.
- ktRolster 10y ago
  I'll be honest I'm not entirely sure what an outbound role is.
  - ghaff 10y ago
    Outbound = creating material for and otherwise dealing with people outside the company. (As opposed to doing tasks that are more internally focused.)
    - ktRolster 10y ago
      Oh, maybe I should do more of that. Then people would respect my expertise. Instead of arguing with me.
webmaven 10y ago
From my experience[0], it impresses hiring managers as well. [0] https://books.google.com/books/about/Zope_Bible.html?id=0pCUQgAACAAJ https://books.google.com/books/about/Zope_Bible.html?id=0pCU...