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I sort of agree. Actually, I like companies that give applicants challenges. But usually they are fun and interesting challenges, not "refactor this crappy code
by btmorex 16y ago
I sort of agree. Actually, I like companies that give applicants challenges. But usually they are fun and interesting challenges, not "refactor this crappy code". Refactoring bad code is a useful skill, but my guess is that they're going to end up filtering out a lot of qualified people just because their challenge sounds boring.
- frossie 16y agoIf the job involves a lot of refactoring, or, if looking at legacy systems is how the job will derive its requirements, then it is a good test. I tend to object to "fun and interesting challenges" more - all they tell me is that somebody had a lot of spare time, and don't rule out the possibility that somebody needs "fun and interesting" stuff in order to produce work.