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> How will candidate even know where to look at if he has no idea what he needs to find? That happens all the time, not just for algorithms. I don't expect can
by lifthrasiir 6y ago
> How will candidate even know where to look at if he has no idea what he needs to find?
That happens all the time, not just for algorithms. I don't expect candidates to know every possible algorithm (as I surely don't), I expect candidates to identify and learn what's required for the task. A knowledge of the specific algorithm is not of much value. The ability to learn and possibly implement algorithms is.
- EvilEy3 6y ago> I expect candidates to identify and learn what's required for the task And that comes for free in people who spent time on Algorithms and Data Structures.
- lifthrasiir 6y agoYes, I haven't said that you should not learn algorithms. The best way to learn that skill is to learn (some) algorithms; DP is particularly worthwhile to learn because it is pretty hard to invent by one's own. But as an interviewer I would spend more time to check the general ability to adapt than the algorithmic knowledge.