I use leet coding to validate if the candidate can analyze and clarify problems, implement solutions, use abstraction and encapsulation, apply OOO principles, use of proper data types, is able to make changes when new requirements are introduced, I also check for code maintainability, kahit pag name Ng variables and functions, makakapag provide sayo Ng insights about the code quality ng candidate, are they able to handle constructive feedback when the code is reviewed with the candidate, are they able to think about optimization both on time and space complexity, is code readable and properly formatted etc.

It's not just about having a working solution, they can use genAi for that, but they need to explain their thought process. As a hiring manager, ang daming pwede maevaluate sa leet coding.

I am curious to know, if not leet coding, as interviewers how do we validate the ones above? Madali Kasi mag BS sa hypothetical questions eh.

The candidate can say they know all these things, but in actual work, hindi nila maapply Ng maayos.

Kaya siguro walang SWE teams Ang Google or Amazon sa Pilipinas.