If the system were fair, then honesty would be the best approach. But the interview system at a lot of companies is kind of random. The idea that throwing a random algorithm question at you is some way indicative of your ability is wrong.
So, in my view, if the interview process is a silly game, then learn to play the game. This doesn't preclude you from learning how to code, but navigating the dumb questions are a prerequisite to working -- especially if you're targeting specific companies.
As I mentioned, I think for good interview questions it doesn't really matter much if the person has seen it before. And I think this is what you're saying as well.
Of course. Companies tend to have silly "game" and what worries me is wanting to work for them. I had a lot of interviews were I did not have such questions but latest one I had with questions about design patterns and solid priciples was more of how would I explain it. On the other hand I disslike forcing patterns and some principels/architecture because others do it, so I'm glad I didn't get the job and accepted other opportunity.
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If the system were fair, then honesty would be the best approach. But the interview system at a lot of companies is kind of random. The idea that throwing a random algorithm question at you is some way indicative of your ability is wrong.
So, in my view, if the interview process is a silly game, then learn to play the game. This doesn't preclude you from learning how to code, but navigating the dumb questions are a prerequisite to working -- especially if you're targeting specific companies.
As I mentioned, I think for good interview questions it doesn't really matter much if the person has seen it before. And I think this is what you're saying as well.
Of course. Companies tend to have silly "game" and what worries me is wanting to work for them. I had a lot of interviews were I did not have such questions but latest one I had with questions about design patterns and solid priciples was more of how would I explain it. On the other hand I disslike forcing patterns and some principels/architecture because others do it, so I'm glad I didn't get the job and accepted other opportunity.