A talented software guy who doesn't know javascript could well make a better long term hire than a less talented guy who does. On the other hand any decent deg

A talented software guy who doesn't know javascript could well make a better long term hire than a less talented guy who does. On the other hand any decent degree holder ought to be able to do this mostly trivial test given enough time but if this is a sit down test then all you've discovered is who is most up to date with their javascript and not who would be the better hire long term. It ought to give you a bit of self reflection if you realize that your solution to the problem you faced has been pretty sub par.