Knowing Dijkstra's algorithm off the top of your hand doesn't show a general competence in computing. It shows that you've memorised Dijkstra's algorithm and ca

Knowing Dijkstra's algorithm off the top of your hand doesn't show a general competence in computing. It shows that you've memorised Dijkstra's algorithm and can get through leetcode "problems". Does the person you're hiring need this knowledge to do their daily job? If not, then you shouldn't be wasting your time questioning them about it.