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I really like this idea, but it's not easy to apply. Nowadays, most jobs involve writing code that are based on layers and layers of abstraction, so a lot time,
by boomzilla 13y ago
I really like this idea, but it's not easy to apply. Nowadays, most jobs involve writing code that are based on layers and layers of abstraction, so a lot time, you have rely on the API/docs that are given to you.
On the other hand, if the job requires a lot of algos and low level code, this will be a good test to gauge an engineer's thought process and mental capability.
- austinlyons 13y agoMany libraries and abstractions that I come across don't have much/any documentation (or it's out of date, etc), so the ability to quickly look at the source and understand it still seems valuable to more than just low level programmers.