I have written two code tests this week both from Nigerian companies and the questions were data structures and algorithms questions from places like leetcode and hackerrank.

This were high paying jobs so it's understandable. Guys if you are learning to code, please set some time out to learn data structures and algorithms. It's becoming important. I bet very soon all companies will implement it and use it as a standard to hire developers.

They both went horribly. I used a brute force approach and my solutions were only able to work for a certain number of test cases. I doubt I would be getting called back but I am going to take this seriously and learn this.

You'd be surprised. From what I've heard most don't really care about the final result, they are more interested in the explanation and approach to the problem. Even if you don't get it right they might still consider you suitable.

Besides, a brute force algorithm that works is better than a better one that doesn't.

Karleb:


You'd be surprised. From what I've heard most don't really care about the final result, they are more interested in the explanation and approach to the problem. Even if you don't get it right they might still consider you suitable.

Besides, a brute force algorithm that works is better than a better one that doesn't.

Chale the thing shock me. I thought Nigerian companies don't employ like that. Another small medium company asked me to do a code tests .

tensazangetsu20:
I have written two code tests this week both from Nigerian companies and the questions were data structures and algorithms questions from places like leetcode and hackerrank.

This were high paying jobs so it's understandable. Guys if you are learning to code, please set some time out to learn data structures and algorithms. It's becoming important. I bet very soon all companies will implement it and use it as a standard to hire developers.

They both went horribly. I used a brute force approach and my solutions were only able to work for a certain number of test cases. I doubt I would be getting called back but I am going to take this seriously and learn this.

it's good you learn it o, any company can require it.But banks don't really care though but it's better to know it than to be sorry

For me, as a developer, developing complex websites will increase your knowledge about data structures and algorithms. The way you approach problems matters as well

Hmmmm interesting, no big deal about it though!

Data Structure/Algorithm test is part of developer recruitment process just like most job applicants go through aptitude test.

In some cases, the company might get back to you for the next stage even if you don't pass all the test cases.
I was once called for the next stage of one recruitment even as I didn't pass all the test cases. I pass 12 out of 17 sha.

Care to share the questions you were asked?

Olalekank:
Care to share the questions you were asked?

I honestly dont remember. I wanted taking screenshots for practice later but I was being monitored through my webcam.

tensazangetsu20:


I honestly dont remember. I wanted taking screenshots for practice later but I was being monitored through my webcam.

It’s cool
You should check out Leetcode too.

tensazangetsu20:
I have written two code tests this week both from Nigerian companies and the questions were data structures and algorithms questions from places like leetcode and hackerrank.

This were high paying jobs so it's understandable. Guys if you are learning to code, please set some time out to learn data structures and algorithms. It's becoming important. I bet very soon all companies will implement it and use it as a standard to hire developers.

They both went horribly. I used a brute force approach and my solutions were only able to work for a certain number of test cases. I doubt I would be getting called back but I am going to take this seriously and learn this.

did you later get it

tensazangetsu20:


I honestly dont remember. I wanted taking screenshots for practice later but I was being monitored through my webcam.

Baba, greetings....please kindly add me to the WhatsApp group as regards entering a programming career path. Your recent post about programmers leaving this country was eye opening....08118101497