[exabrial]

>I "prepare with AI" by having it help give me hints when doing leetcode problems, which is very helpful.

It would be better if we just stopped asking l33tc0d3 questions, since it's been shown over and over again it's a pointless waste of time on both side of the aisle.

[rblatz]

I don’t employ leet code questions in my hiring process, but I do think they can provide value or signal.

If a candidate is taking the time to practice and master leetcode it does show the candidate is motivated, demonstrates their ability to learn and internalize knowledge, and to utilize that knowledge under pressure.

If those are things you want to screen for and have a high volume of talented candidates I can see a use for them.

[exabrial]

I mean, as an alternative to 133tcode, perhaps they could maybe demonstrate real world applicable skills:

* ability to communicate

* ability to empathize

* ability to be a nice person you’d want to see every day

[user5534762135]

And yet, ability to code — or actually ability to learn to think algorithmically — is elementary for IT positions, and on average an uncommon enough that it's very much worth it for companies to test for it. You're not trying to suggest just employing any competent middle manager or marketing person to code, after all.