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> These test-like interviews mistake the trees (data structures and algorithms) for the forest (building software).

Who would want someone who knew nothing about trees in a forester's job?

If they were the guy responsible for maintaining the hydraulics on the logging machinery, who gives a shit if they know anything about trees.

Logging isn't forestry.

The oil industry? (Only half joking)

Only half laughing :)