On asking job candidates to code
A couple of months ago I did a &#x27;homework&#x27; assignment for an interview (it involved writing a simple REST service in go, even though I have at least one personal project demonstrating exactly this skill -- to an even greater degree -- in my github profile).  During the phone-discussion after turning in the project, the mid 20-something lead developer couldn&#x27;t find anything to nitpick (I could have) and even told me he thought I was a better programmer than him.  The conversation went very well and I felt confident I would receive an offer.<p>Now, what do you suppose happened next?  <i>I never heard from them again</i> and all of my attempts at communication were ignored.  I&#x27;m starting to think my age is becoming a factor (mid 30s) -- and also these kids have no sense of respect and professional courtesy.  I&#x27;d like to say this was an isolated incident, but that would be a lie.<p>Stupid me just spent his Saturday doing another such project, though at least this one presented a more interesting problem.  I swear, if I find out I had my time wasted again I&#x27;m going into consulting.  Or maybe I&#x27;ll go to truck driving school.  Or open a cafe.  Screw this &quot;employee&quot; stuff.<p>The fact that so many employers treat candidates like this tells me that the whole &quot;it&#x27;s hard to find good developers&quot; line is a <i>lie</i>.