Generally there's two points to an interview. 1) Is this person knowledgeable and capable of performing the job I need them to do? 2) Is this person a cultura

Generally there's two points to an interview. 1) Is this person knowledgeable and capable of performing the job I need them to do? 2) Is this person a cultural/personable fit for my team? I think the point of this article is that when you're a "famous" developer with known traits, number 1 is dispensed with. The 15 minute chat is just to determine number 2. I myself have gotten several jobs after just a recommendation from a friend and a quick drink with the manager.