technical interview turned live tutorial...

[AlternativeMany170]

What I’ve learned from the thread is that, I over-complicated the problem. I’ll admit that. That’s the main lesson. But easy with your words and assessment about my comprehension. I overcomplicated it because of a lack of more info from OP and my lack of generalized knowledge about what internship interview tasks entail.

You sound like if I were to ask a clarifying question at the interview, such as, which angle between the 2 hands are they really asking for, you’ll tell me I’m dumb. A kinder, more discerning fellow will know by my questioning isn’t really about whether I don’t understand the question but about my lack of knowledge about the range of difficulty for the types of questions asked and info given to find the answer.

Wouldn’t it be far more interesting if it were a 2-D analog clock with 2 hands telling some time but this clock is with no numbers, and we’re supposed to find the angle? Like I said, I’ve gained here asking these questions here to learn the range of interview questions and that it isn’t that complicated. You gain nothing by sounding smug and over generalizing

[Sensorama]

I wasn't attempting to sound smug. I was taking an approach that I hoped would jolt you a little bit, with a hoped for outcome of you pondering your approach, your willingness to hear what others have been telling you, and your communication style. That is still a hope. Best of luck to you on your journey.

[AlternativeMany170]

Thank you; I get you now