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chuckadamsyesterday at 2:29 PM1 replyview on HN

The followup questions usually help, like: "What are they tracking?" and "What are the problems caused by using a spreadsheet?" That usually gives you a clue of the answer they're looking for. The answer might be bullshit, but you pass an interview by playing their game, not yours.


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skydhashyesterday at 2:38 PM

This! It’s better to assume that you don’t know some context than go with what appears to be the most pragmatic answer. Even in the real world.