Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Yeah, these puzzles are too unique and are in many cases well known problems/paradoxes that candidates are likely to know. Interviewers might be better served by asking a generic, LSAT-style logic game or a somewhat simple but time consuming math problem (maybe polynomial factorization).



Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: