This is a terrible way to interview and creates undue bias against people who have responsibilities - or merely interests - outside of work. Do not do this.https://twitter.com/jensenharris/status/984268950136537088 …
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True curiosity doesn't always mean code. I'd prefer coworkers who have other interests besides technology, honestly. I want to hear about your cat or your kids or your hobbies or a good book you read.
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Anyway, counterpoint to the original tweet: I have literally never had a coding side project and I've been hired at (and succeeded at) startups and huge companies alike.
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I'm struggling to think of other industries that expect people to do the same type of work in their spare time, for free, just to demonstrate they're good enough and "committed" enough.
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Even in pro sports scouts are telling kids to play other sports.
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