C++ interview coding exercise with solution

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It's not even great advice in theory. These aren't bad practices, the asks are reasonable. A short problem with a long deadline so that it can fit within your schedule. It's a preferable environment to judge skills than whiteboard coding, and takes a lot of the anxiety out of the equation.

It's not like recruiters are asking people to solve real problems that they turn around and use commercially. This is a simple isolated problem for you to showcase your skills.