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"Tell me about writing a compiler" There's no way to interview for what you're looking for, but compilers seem to require both great org...

"Tell me about writing a compiler" There's no way to interview for what you're looking for, but compilers seem to require both great organizational skills and some algorithmic chops. there's enough complexity you can't hide lack of one side or the other. Anyway, asking about building and enhancing a compiler seems like one of the ways to get insight about how people grow code. Every program is a seed. Is this the kind of guy that will end up with a mighty oak tree, or kudzu in 10 years?

Posted by jfoutz on Jun 22, 2015, 1:46 PM

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jfoutzJun 22, 2015, 1:46 PM

"Tell me about writing a compiler" There's no way to interview for what you're looking for, but compilers seem to require both great organizational skills and some algorithmic chops. there's enough complexity you can't hide lack of one side or the other. Anyway, asking about building and enhancing a compiler seems like one of the ways to get insight about how people grow code. Every program is a seed. Is this the kind of guy that will end up with a mighty oak tree, or kudzu in 10 years?

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