Dan Luu • 1/5/2020

Algorithms interviews: theory vs. practice

The author, who has failed numerous algorithms interviews, argues that these tests are poor predictors of on-the-job performance. They provide a real-world example of fixing a poorly implemented resizable array that caused significant performance issues at a major tech company, a problem considered 'very easy' in interviews. The article highlights the disconnect between interview theory and practical engineering impact.

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