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>> I have a very basic question which I usually ask in a interview which is to implement a tic tac toe game. I like this because the logic is straightforward an
by andrewstuart 2y ago
>> I have a very basic question which I usually ask in a interview which is to implement a tic tac toe game. I like this because the logic is straightforward and it helps to judge things like code quality / speed / conciseness etc.
"I like this because the logic is straightforward and it helps to judge things like code quality / speed / conciseness etc."
No, it doesn't.
Everyone who comes up with their own pet way of evaluating and interviewing thinks - nay has the unshakable belief - that their way of evaluating developers is 100% spot on. However it's always something they just made up, justify with plain old words and never science.
- imiric 2y agoHow did you get "unshakable belief" from that paragraph? Interviewing is inherently messy, imprecise and unscientific. The process involves a lot of guesswork and feeling, rather than accurate measurements of any kind. It creates a fictional work environment that is often stressful for candidates, so any signal you may get out if it is also inaccurate. It's natural for interviewers to have a preference for certain questions, topics or ways of conducting an interview. You're free to disagree, of course, but claiming that your way is superior is silly.