I solved your little challenge two months ago but never heard back from you. Mine was the email titled "Worst JSON API ever", with the tongue-in-cheek snarky remarks about your upper/lower case tricks and string/array confusion and session limits.
So I ran my Python code again just now and noticed that it still works. Should I post it here and make you rewrite your challenge?
Just kidding! I wouldn't do that.
But I do think you should make a point of at least replying to everyone who solves your challenge, even someone as annoying and probably-not-a-cultural-fit as me. :-)
Heh, I also solved it a few months ago and didn't get a response (though I wasn't nearly as snarky as you good sir, hat tip). I agree that they should at least send a response to every participant. Even an automated one with a more fun problem would be nice.
Hey there! Sorry for the delay in response. Rest assure we review all applicants and reach out if there is a strong match. We appreciate you taking the time and working on the challenge, hopefully you enjoyed it :)
I don't have anywhere close to a living income right now, so I'm sick and tired of cultural fit. I didn't get into programming because I liked to spend my time filling out job applications. >:(
Also, last night I was at a meetup about Unconscious Bias, and "cultural fit" perpetuates unjust inequality.
Edit... The parent comment was deleted while I was writing this. I can understand why, but to give context, I think I can safely quote the part I was replying to:
> sorry about that...in all honesty, it was the most epic email that I read about the challenge :) (and I told the team!)
Aw shucks. Well you guys are OK after all.
You know, if I had a dollar for every time I didn't get back to someone's email when I should have, I'd be rich by now.
Tell you what. Do you bring in lunch for the team from time to time? We are neighbors: invite me over and all will be forgiven! I got Drew's email and will be sending over an RFL shortly. :-)
Actually, that would be a brilliant strategy for any company that puts out coding challenges like this: Once in a while, when someone local sends an interesting solution but doesn't seem like a fit for the job you're looking for, invite them over for lunch anyway just to say thanks! Who doesn't like a chance to meet smart hackers and enjoy good food?
So I ran my Python code again just now and noticed that it still works. Should I post it here and make you rewrite your challenge?
Just kidding! I wouldn't do that.
But I do think you should make a point of at least replying to everyone who solves your challenge, even someone as annoying and probably-not-a-cultural-fit as me. :-)