Don't you think challanges are stupid?

Question

I think that speed, how you solve or predict results of simple code that hasn't any real use doesn't tell how good you are. But it is true that I have no idea how to really compete in this large community. Things I really like are competitions. Sorry SoloLearn, but challanges are stupid way to compare coding skills of two persons.

Answer 1

I think a lot of challenges rather test your intelligence/mathematical skills than your understanding of the programming language. I think of questions like:

"What will be the output of this code?

a = 185
b = a % 2
c = a ** (b/4)
c -= b
d = a % b * c

print(d)"

Yeah, sorry, I don't need to be able to work that out in my head in a couple of seconds to prove that I know how %, ** and -= work...

Answer 2

Some people really enjoy the challenges. I tend to agree with the whole speed thing (although it's good to be a little speedy for interviews), but I didn't think that was a reason to poo-poo the whole thing just because it's not a flavor that appeals to me. You can ignore or decline challenges. You can also turn off all your weapons so no one can challenge you. It's really quite optional.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I think it's actually very good that the questions include a bit of maths. First of all it helps to keep your mind sharp. I also sometimes run out of time because I'm trying to memorize results in head while analysing loops. Don't think it's a problem. A programmer should be able to calculate some stuff in own memory as it could be used while analysing software. 😉

Answer 5

I agree

Answer 6

There are different TYPES of questions in challenges. Some of them are even multiple chose questions. And of course, I have my favorite types of questions, that I'm sure can solve with high accuracy. Some of them are difficult and I need more time than it's given. And some of the questions I can't digest, too.

BUT, guys, it's a game! It's supposed to give a lot of fun. Who really cares about how many points you get or loose?

Challenge your friend or a stranger is just great, regardless of the result.

It you need something deeper, I think it's not the right place. There many resources where you can train you programming skills better.