Tech: Werk: Java tests

[alexmc]

So, I just did a Java test as part of a job application (or rather an application for a contract). Now this was one of the best tests I've been given. Gone are the "Do you remember this esoteric bit of the Java language which is so obscure that no one uses it?" and gone are the "Please recite a list of things that you could look up in a book?" and

Comments

[andrewducker]

That sounds altogether useful as a way of finding out if someone is a decent developer.

Makes a nice change!

[jon_a_five]

Pah! I had to spend three days learning something totally new and then presenting it to the management! :-p

[alexmc]

Oh - that java test has gotten me a face to face interview next week. Go me!