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I'd go with your gut feeling on this one. Part of the hiring process is that your interviewing them, as much as they're interviewing you. Every code sample I've
by rectangletangle 13y ago
I'd go with your gut feeling on this one. Part of the hiring process is that your interviewing them, as much as they're interviewing you. Every code sample I've ever been asked to write was clearly for a very contrived problem. Don't walk, but run away from this. This is a huge red flag.
- pedalpete 13y agoI normally don't mind the 'contrived problem' samples, as a few times I've actually learned something in the process. Some of the code samples from Spotify were pretty cool, though it looks like they've taken down there page that had their code samples. Too bad, it was a great resource as a guide to what other companies should do as code samples.
- tostitos1979 13y agoI have many issues with these code samples. One big one is that they slow down your ability as a candidate from applying to many employers. This stuff is all fun and educational when you are in your early 20s. After a while, you see it for what it is. Or maybe I have just become cynical in my old age (over 34).