Nearing the End

Know this stuff if you want to pass my interview.

• Python or Ruby
  • You have to know one of these no matter what the job calls for. It's a sign you can discriminate and have the good sense to use the best tools even if nobody pays you to do so.
  • I only include Ruby because of all the Ruby on Rails hype. Be ready to justify your choice.
  • While you're at it, give me a concise explanation why "C" was/is valuable.
• Multi-threaded Programming
  • And I don't mean green or micro threads!
  • I hear too many programmers say the best solution to multi-threaded programming is to just avoid it. Good! Say that in front of me so I'll know who I want to avoid.
• Regular Expressions
  • Same as multi-threaded programming. Too many "programmers" pride themselves on being unable to get regular expressions right.
• Pros and cons of the following. Be brief.
  • OOP
  • XML
  • Patterns

I don't care what the job requires, I only want competent programmers. If you know this stuff then I won't get stuck baby sitting you while you learn a little more.

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