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		eulers_secret on July 14, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: I have 10 yrs of Exp. Failed 4 takehome pr... The key distinction is “take-homes as the first round”. IME OP is right, do not do a take-home as a first interview round before you even have any chance to ask them questions. They’re not serious and will likely ghost you. Even if they are serious, and you ask questions after the take-home then find out they don’t believe in version control and testing, you still wasted your time!

askafriend on July 14, 2023 [–]

I've done take homes as the first round.

I've never failed a take-home round and I've never been ghosted.

Again, this is my personal experience.

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