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This is a great perspective, I tend to think an affinity for puzzles is a good indicator of the SDET mentality I'm looking for; I was trying to attract people who'd be interested by that challenge.

However, the universally negative response to having the challenge this early has made me rethink a bit. I think I may make it much more optional and/or apply it later. Maybe look for places to hang it out on the web...

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If you came up with a testing challenge in particular, I'd be interested to see it!

I wouldn't use this as your only feeder--as someone else mentioned, puzzle affinity isn't going to be a 100% crossover with the people you want to track. I'd see a puzzle as one of a few tactics to all try simultaneously.

That's probably another argument against making something like this mandatory--it essentially becomes your only feeder/filter if everyone goes through it.

People who have an affinity for puzzles or interested in a challenge won't necessarily have any interest in YOUR challenge.

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