I'm wondering how many hacks like this must occur before companies start caring about hiring good developers with a proven individual record instead of those who can solve the most gimmicky puzzles in 30 minutes.
There are developers out there with excellent track records who have built bug-free solo projects which prove their excellence and yet can't find a job in this economy. Some of these developers have also proven themselves to work well in a team so there is no excuse to ignore them. They are excellent both as lone wolf and team player. Companies should desperately look for them and recruit them. Only such developers can save companies from technical decay.
There are developers out there with excellent track records who have built bug-free solo projects which prove their excellence and yet can't find a job in this economy. Some of these developers have also proven themselves to work well in a team so there is no excuse to ignore them. They are excellent both as lone wolf and team player. Companies should desperately look for them and recruit them. Only such developers can save companies from technical decay.