The Last Technical Interview

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Steve Yegge reflects on the decline of the technical interview process, which he believes is 'on its last leg' after decades of being 'broken'. He discusses the need for alternatives.

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The Last Technical Interview

5/30/2026, 8:01:00 PM

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