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So, the challenge here is that these don't help be a better "programmer". However, they do stretch the mind which helps. Unlike others, I love whiteboard code
by mathgladiator 3y ago
So, the challenge here is that these don't help be a better "programmer". However, they do stretch the mind which helps.
Unlike others, I love whiteboard code challenges. However, they really are a proxy to IQ which does correlate to job success. This works for big tech as they need more fundamentals especially if you hope to have any success climbing towards principal engineer.
Sadly, most jobs don't really need it and the reason is prices law. Applying the actual science in a real way is done by a handful of engineers in an org.
- JohnFen 3y ago> they really are a proxy to IQ Not if you're doing them standing in front of a bunch of people. That's an urgent, high-pressure activity and tests how well you perform in high-pressure, high-scrutiny situations more than they test IQ.
- mathgladiator 3y agoYes, and that's valuable signal as well.
- skytbest 3y agoValuable for what? If high-pressure, high-scrutiny situations are a normal occurrence that's a problem and a huge red flag.
- JohnFen 3y agoRight. If the job involves writing code with a critical crowd constantly watching you do it, then that seems like a valuable thing to include as part of the interview process. But, I suspect, that would also be a job few people would want.
- mathgladiator 3y agoLife? The steady state is a nice calm, but you really want to know the people you're with can deal when things go south. I've been in enough situations where production is having issues, and it's good to have engineers on point.