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Thank you for the comment martinmoose. Please note that I never mention I am better than the other developers. As a matter of fact I specifically mention that is not the case in the conclusion of the article. What I do say is that with new tools such as React/Redux, you have the ability to become an expert because it is so NEW and long time programmers like yourself are also learning it at the same time as newbies. So in a year time, the difference between you and I when it comes to React/Redux might not be different, despite the difference in years at the job. That is what you should be convincing your interviewer: That your growth potential is higher than the rest.... plus all the other things beyond just technical experience.
You can never just exploit your way to the top. You need more than just interview skills to do that. You need many many more skills. However, most developers that I have met that are fantastic programmers have a real issue interviewing and they never get a chance to demonstrate their true value at a company.
haha possibly. I was never much of a writer. I wouldn't necessarily call it scheming though. It's just trying to increase your odds of success in a system that can be exploited.
Hi NotQuantum, thank you for reading the article. These methods may seem a bit brash, and frankly I agree that they are. However, from my experience I have found that if you don't stand out from the crowd when applying to jobs you lower your chances. At the end of the day, your work ethic and quality of work determines whether you are a successful employee or not, but most people don't even get the chance to show their true value because of the flawed and archaic hiring processes that we have currently in the industry.