On: Go will use pdqsort in next release

[fer]

"It outperforms any of the solutions I've seen but the code isn't as readable, next!"

[bombcar → fer]

“Sorry Dr. Knuth, we’re looking for someone with more algorithm experience.”

[ignoramous → bombcar]

I get the sarcasm [0], but: Having watched a few of Dr. Knuth's lectures [1], I'm convinced he'd wipe the floor with FAANG interviewers.

[0] I mean, this has happened for real: Bram Cohen (BitTorrent co-inventor) / brew's (package manager for macOS) co-developer couldn't get past Google interviews: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9695102

[1] https://hn.algolia.com/?query=knuth%20christmas

[technofiend → bombcar]

Programming MIX? Do you have any relevant experience, Dr. Knuth?

[Ensorceled → bombcar]

"Yes, yes. I meant PRACTICAL algorithm experience."