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Hello,
I have a question: some syntax in programming are easy to remember, but others are not. Usually, when I am stuck at how to implement an idea, or don't remember the exact syntax of something I need to use, say in Python, I search it on the Internet, and I almost always find an answer.
For example, if I want to draw a choropleth map visualization using plotly, I copy paste an example I have, and then adjust its parameters to my values, and if I need something that isn't there already, I search it and add it.
I am asking this question because what would happen in a technical interview if I didn't know how to implement something correctly in a specific language like Python (I doubt they would ask about a choropleth map, but maybe something that is difficult to memorize)? Is memorizing the syntax and parameters is something that is valued, or employers/recruiters just look for general algorithms/pseudocoding and how the candidate is thinking to tackle a problem?
Thanks
I have a question: some syntax in programming are easy to remember, but others are not. Usually, when I am stuck at how to implement an idea, or don't remember the exact syntax of something I need to use, say in Python, I search it on the Internet, and I almost always find an answer.
For example, if I want to draw a choropleth map visualization using plotly, I copy paste an example I have, and then adjust its parameters to my values, and if I need something that isn't there already, I search it and add it.
I am asking this question because what would happen in a technical interview if I didn't know how to implement something correctly in a specific language like Python (I doubt they would ask about a choropleth map, but maybe something that is difficult to memorize)? Is memorizing the syntax and parameters is something that is valued, or employers/recruiters just look for general algorithms/pseudocoding and how the candidate is thinking to tackle a problem?
Thanks