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>I didn't like this question, but I see the point. These would be fine interviewing questions if it's meant to start a conversation. Even if I do think it's a
by johnnyanmac 2y ago
>I didn't like this question, but I see the point.
These would be fine interviewing questions if it's meant to start a conversation. Even if I do think it's a bit obtuse from a SWE's perspective ("it's undefined behavior, don't do this") vs. a Computer scientists' perspective you took.
It's just a shame that these days companies seem to want precise answers to such trivia. As if there's an objective answer. Which there is, but not without a deep understanding of your given compiler (and how many companies need that, on the spot, under pressure in a timed interview setting?)
- motorest 2y ago> These would be fine interviewing questions if it's meant to start a conversation. I don't agree. They sound like puerile parlour tricks and useless trivia questions, more in line in the interviewer acting defensively and trying too hard to pass themselves as smart or competent instead of actually assessing a candidate's skillset. Ask yourself how frequent those topics pop up in a PR, and how many would be addressed with a 5min review or Slack message.