alt Hacker NewsI don't think I have ever encountered anyone who could not write a for loop that got a job as a programmer.
I encounter plenty that used a for loop when something else would have been advisable.
I don't think I have ever encountered anyone who could not write a for loop that got a job as a programmer.
I encounter plenty that used a for loop when something else would have been advisable.
I think he was being a little hyperbolic, but the core concern (that programmers look competent right up until you have them write a FizzBuzz) is very real.
(Source: I've helped hire lots of programmers.)