nevillain

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by nevillain 4y ago
I have done the Workera SWE Domain test (244/300, 95th pctl), and the algorithmic coding test (125/300, 41st pctl). Clearly, my DSA expertise atm is sh*t.
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by nevillain 4y ago
Ouch! Tbf: - I was towards bottom of the class for a significant chunk of the course - It's been a while since I reviewed/wrote algorithms (but having gotten a good grade in the DSA course, it raises eyebrows) - I only recently s
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by nevillain 4y ago
Your conjecture is quite reasonable, possibly accurate. Tracking bigger goals has definitely been a problem for me. I love computer science and programming in general, so I am not about to give that up. I guess once in a while I need someon
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by nevillain 4y ago
This is quite helpful as it answers the "support role or not" question. I appreciate the forthrightness. I am applying for jobs over the next few weeks, and I will consider your take when selecting opportunities.
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by nevillain 4y ago
Thanks for offering to help. I will go through the book later since I am still applying for jobs and preparing for interviews. It seems like quite a great book though, and I might finally get to learn ray tracing :D
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by nevillain 4y ago
> I don't even think I had anything as interesting as building a compiler. I am now less than 10 years into my career and roughly at the top of the payscale in Europe. This is quite encouraging, thanks!
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by nevillain 4y ago
I did the "Learning How to Learn" course on Coursera [1] some years back. Granted, I might not have applied the teachings I got. I will be sure to review the video/course and/or Barbara Oakley's book "A Mind fo
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Ask HN: CS grad who barely knows any CS
128 points by nevillain 4y ago|106 comments