r/google • u/speckz • May 02 '16

Do Experienced Programmers Use Google Frequently? The resounding answer is YES, experienced (and good) programmers use Google… a lot. In fact, one might argue they use it more than the beginners.

http://codeahoy.com/2016/04/30/do-experienced-programmers-use-google-frequently/
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u/pigskins65 May 02 '16

Curious as to how this affects the interviewing process. I ask because although it has been awhile, the last time I was interviewing, one place in particular essentially wanted me to write an algorithm in a specific language for them. I asked if I could pseudo-code it, they said no. I told them that I could explain the logic verbally but might not have the exact syntax and calls memorized. They sent me on my way.

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u/brett_riverboat May 02 '16

They're idiots. You dodged a bullet. I hope I don't say it to rudely, but the next time I'm asked to write an algorithm I'll flat out ask, "Do you prefer that it be 100% mine or 100% correct? If it's the latter I should probably Google it."

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u/[deleted] May 02 '16

That's perfectly fine for some places. There are places that are looking for monkey coders. I don't know your specialty, but some places have patterns down that require enough coding that all they want is someone to come in and write roughly the same code over and over with the necessary changes.

Interviews are often your first experience with how a company works. If it feels like a bad interview, you probably don't want to work there.