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Is it terminally embarrassing to say "this is bad, but..." and pass the test, then discuss (maybe write out) more advanced options? If all they care about is s
by Groxx 13y ago
Is it terminally embarrassing to say "this is bad, but..." and pass the test, then discuss (maybe write out) more advanced options? If all they care about is selection sort, you've saved time (often a good quality). If they care about more, you've demonstrated something, and opened the door for more.
- eli_gottlieb 13y agoDepends. I've been in interviews where they let me damn well know I was losing points for giving an algorithmically sub-optimal answer.
- Groxx 13y agoSounds like (a) fun interview(s) :/ Alas, they exist. I guess it's too much to hope they don't.