I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. My experience tells me that everyone is different when implementing solutions. I'm working with a new grad, with

I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. My experience tells me that everyone is different when implementing solutions. I'm working with a new grad, with MS in CS from a top school. He is great theoretically, but this project requires learning and implementing new tech very fast. thinking outside the box and prototyping a lot unfortunately he is overthinking and delaying the project. On the other side I have seen people that doesn't excel in algos and create great products. My take is that the take home assignment provides a better perspective on candidates than just algos and ds