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> It seems to be somewhat of a litmus test for determining how subservient one is.

Or driven to make outlandishly high salaries.

> Many/most of the best developers I’ve ever worked with wouldn’t consider wasting their time on such nonsense

Interview practices aside - I find them to be fun puzzles and know plenty of accomplished CS/math people who do too. I understand the anger at corporate tech practices but let's not malign those who find the questions interesting.

This a pretty mean way to dismiss someone who has a different viewpoint from you. Many developers enjoy these problems the same way someone might study a niche subject for fun or attend a Simpsons trivia contest; it's fun. No need to call them a sheep