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by cyberax 54 days ago
It's hard to design tests for CS. Leetcode is too simplistic, it just tests the basic algorithmic knowledge that is nearly useless for regular software development.
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Its purpose isn't really to test practical skills though, more just to screen for intelligence and conscientiousness (like a tournament who can take the most mental punishment), which are extremely useful in software development.