w/byron sommardahl & how to interview better
guest: byron sommardahl, cto at acorn avenue and hero unit
- algorithmic tests mostly show what someone recently studied, not real job skill for most developer roles
- pair programming through a coding kata with test driven development reveals how someone actually thinks and solves problems
- being able to teach or explain your code during an interview signals strong communication skills
- developers need emotional intelligence since poor communication can lead to solving the wrong problem for a client
- if being yourself hurts you in interviews, work on your emotional intelligence instead of just your technical skills