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Do you find it useful, in your field, to understand how your tools work? If so, perhaps you might allow that if someone is interviewing for a job using another
by kscaldef 17y ago
Do you find it useful, in your field, to understand how your tools work? If so, perhaps you might allow that if someone is interviewing for a job using another tool (C++, in this case) that they might be expected to know how that tool works.
Also, with respect, it's fairly clear from your second paragraph that you don't understand the terminology being used at all. Which is okay, it's not your field. But, it makes your assessment of how complex this discussion is somewhat suspect.
- pingswept 17y agoTotally agreed about understanding how tools work being useful. I'd just be wary of using an extremely complex tool. From what I can tell, this "C++" looks like it could self-destruct at any minute, unless handled by an expert. Perhaps that makes the case even more strongly that you ought to filter your hires most strictly, but I wonder whether there might exist a simpler tool that could do the job with fewer risks.