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Another interesting point about Leetcode-style interviews I've not seen raised: it's a form of intellectual hazing.

It's been proven many times that the severity of an initiation ceremony significantly boosts the commitment of those admitted to the group.

The problem is that losers cannot pass the test, but winners can.

What is a better capitalistic company hiring programmers:

>Lots of smart similar people who believe in correct answers

>Lots of random skilled people

If you said the latter, you are idealistic and your opinion genuinely doesnt matter. Nature will replace you with someone smarter and realistic.

Did I say I don't think leetcode-style interviews have value? I was merely commenting on how this is another useful aspect for companies.

> The problem is that losers cannot pass the test, but winners can.

Citation needed