I’ve been blaming him for years, though as others said he’s certainly not the only one. But the pieces that recommended live-coding during the interview and di

I’ve been blaming him for years, though as others said he’s certainly not the only one. But the pieces that recommended live-coding during the interview and dire warnings to never hire a “B player” lest it destroy your company, were incredibly influential and destructive. Of course the same followers who corrupted Agile (into a straightjacket) and now push leetcode, are even more to blame. But I'd argue he started the largest avalanche. You may think this is hyperbole, but several years ago, after almost twenty years of experience as the most technical person in multiple industries I was laid off from a downsizing company. I couldn't find work for a year and a half in a booming economy. Our family faced homelessness and my bank account went negative the month I finally found an offer from the (one out of hundreds) company that didn't take the Spolsky Interview seriously. That org literally saved our lives. How's that for hyperbole? (I've really enjoyed his work as a whole though.)