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I like this idea, but I also like the one proposed here http://ortask.com/a-better-way-to-hire-developers-and-tester.. http://ortask.com/a-better-way-to-hire-de

I like this idea, but I also like the one proposed here http://ortask.com/a-better-way-to-hire-developers-and-tester.. http://ortask.com/a-better-way-to-hire-developers-and-tester.... I fear that starfighter will overlook goood candidates simply because they are not good at gaming, which makes the second approach by ortask more interesting and maybe balanced.

tptacek 12y ago
It's a legit concern, but remember, we use the word "gaming" in the loosest sense here.
kosoy 12y ago
The "overlooking" problem comes inherently with most heuristics. There should just be an option to forgo this system of measurement and use another one.
dlss 12y ago
As long as starfighter isn't the only way technical recruiting happens, I think that's not really a problem. There will always be lots of ways to demonstrate talent :)
thisisit 12y ago
Not that I completely understand the process for Starfighter. But what are the chances of something like this happening? http://www.wired.com/2012/07/how-a-startup-used-a-5000-contest-to-raise-millions/ http://www.wired.com/2012/07/how-a-startup-used-a-5000-conte...