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Jan 17, 2026 · Interview Experience

Why Are Programmers Growingly Rejecting Coding Questions in Interviews?

The article compiles several Zhihu responses explaining why many developers dislike interview coding tasks, citing irrelevance to real work, overemphasis on algorithmic puzzles, time waste, mismatch with production priorities, and the perception that such tests favor test‑crackers over truly skilled engineers.

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Why Are Programmers Growingly Rejecting Coding Questions in Interviews?
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21CTO
Aug 25, 2019 · R&D Management

How “Negative‑Value” Developers Drain Time and How to Avoid Them

The article explains how developers who produce negative value—by writing unreadable code, resisting new methods, or making harmful decisions—waste countless hours, harm team morale, and how poor hiring practices exacerbate the problem.

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How “Negative‑Value” Developers Drain Time and How to Avoid Them
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21CTO
May 4, 2019 · R&D Management

Why Ignoring Technical Details Can Sink Tech Leaders: Insights from a Headhunter’s View

A reflective essay explores how a tech professional’s neglect of technical depth, hiring practices, and management details can derail careers, illustrated through personal anecdotes, headhunter experiences, and real‑world examples of directors and VPs struggling without solid technical foundations.

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Why Ignoring Technical Details Can Sink Tech Leaders: Insights from a Headhunter’s View