[epper]

> I'm sure there are tons of developers that can sort arrays like there is no tomorrow, but sometimes I would like to work with people that can create software.

Companies should search for developers that can do both.

[jurre]

Then they should focus on both during their interview process, right?

[epper]

I agree with you that there should be focus on both during an interview process.

However I see no problem in a post/discussion/website focusing on a part of the interview process such as coding/algorithmic questions.