The ignorance is much easier to process upon learning that the author works at an episcopal church and is on the committee of two "Societies of Christian Philosophers".
Having a good laugh at how Sam Altman doesn't know what Snapchat is... Would love to see someone use it to send a message "about how Silicon Valley only builds toys for rich people."
Seems strange that the interviewer would be so pedantic while showcasing their own lack of understanding... for example:
"How they choose to center content inside the overlay is also revealing. Some of the candidates might choose to use CSS and absolute positioning, which is possible if the content is a fixed width and height. Otherwise may choose to use JavaScript for positioning."
First of all, JavaScript... just... no. Stop.
Secondly, hey, you don't need a fixed width or height, you just use:
This is, from my perspective, the only advice that matters when discerning what to learn while seeking employment. Look at businesses and people that you admire and see what tools they're using and see what they're looking for. It's one thing to see that there are a lot of (potentially boring and poorly paid) jobs out there using some technology and another to see that you can do the kind of work you want to and find a job you'll enjoy if you learn something else.
> "The tree emphasizes jQuery effects to an odd degree (three levels) and it doesn't depend on JS mastery."
Do you find that use of jQuery requires a mastery of JavaScript? There was a time when I could use jQuery(especially jQuery plugins) but didn't have a clue about how to do very basic things with JavaScript.
Who are you to say what is right and what is wrong? Furthermore, who are you to judge another, especially individuals based on such limited examples of their business?
Name calling doesn't solve problems. Childish bickering doesn't get results.
That's some pretty heavy fear mongering to excuse being stubborn and outdated.
The entire article is written as though it's a parody, yet we still have to live with their inferior browser and cumbersome ignorance of what people want.
I've spent a lot of time trying different tools... there isn't a magical one size fits all 😔