Tag: Coding Challenges
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Interview Evolution: Shifting Away from Leetcode
The technology sector has long debated the best ways to assess prospective software engineers. Before the rise of platforms like Leetcode, the interview process was more varied and arguably less rigid, relying heavily on whiteboard coding sessions and algorithm-based questions. Companies like Microsoft were known for their brain-teaser questions, such as “Why are manhole covers…
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The Deterioration of GUI Development on Windows: A Painful Journey
It’s an undeniable fact that writing GUI applications for Windows has become increasingly exasperating over the years. Reflecting on the golden days of Visual Studio or Borland from the 1990s, one can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia. Back then, the process was relatively straightforward—point, click, add some code, set styles, and you had…
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The Flaws of LeetCode-Style Interviews: A Deeper Examination
In recent years, LeetCode-style interviews have become a sort of gatekeeping tool in the software development industry. Originally popularized by big names in tech like Google and Facebook, these interviews focus predominantly on algorithmic challenges and data structure problems. The idea behind such interviews is laudable: they aim to evaluate a candidate’s problem-solving skills and…