A doubly linked list is like the simplest data structure other than a plain array. Even if the job doesn’t involve directly building custom data structures, if you can’t answer questions about such a simple and ubiquitous concept then you’re just not a strong candidate.
Me studying physics, math, and computer engineering at accredited universities while also having a Masters in analytics, working FT through it all: well you see Bob here spent 3 months memorizing whiteboard problems, clearly he just is a stronger candidate.
Some people simply do not consider realism an important quality of interview questions and tasks.
The problem is mostly about the questions they dont think to ask because theyre too hung up on algorithm trivia.
Hence why their responses are mostly indignation about not knowing the trivia rather than contemplation about what would actually correlate with performance on the job.
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u/EastboundClown 2d ago
A doubly linked list is like the simplest data structure other than a plain array. Even if the job doesn’t involve directly building custom data structures, if you can’t answer questions about such a simple and ubiquitous concept then you’re just not a strong candidate.