[zeroonetwothree]

Just last week I had to implement a common graph algorithm from scratch to solve a business problem (basically topological sort, with a minor variation). It's certainly much harder than reversing a binary tree (which is one of the easiest possible interview questions you could imagine).

Generally it wouldn't really make sense to reverse a tree in practice (why not just build it the other way initially?) but it has a similar structure to other tree traversal things that could actually come up so it's reasonable to ask.

[neon_electro]

For every one of you, do you think there are more engineers doing things just like you or do you think there are more engineers who never have to do a binary sort and can still lead a perfectly satisfying, fulfilling career?

[sophonX]

So if you are just doing normal stuff, then why should anyone pay competitive TC ? That's just a normal dev, right ? What's so special or talented about you ?

Companies that pay huge TC want to hire smart people not just an average joe. Sure, you can live satisfying career and that's your pov.

What about a company's pov ? Did you ever think about it ?