Advice on books for logic puzzle questions for software engineers

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The discussion revolves around seeking advice on books and resources for logic puzzles specifically tailored for software engineering interviews. Participants explore whether general logic puzzles suffice for preparation or if specialized materials are more beneficial.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding logic puzzle resources specifically for software engineering interviews and questions if any logic puzzle would be adequate for preparation.
  • Another participant suggests the Euler project as a fun resource for logic puzzles.
  • There is a discussion about the relevance of soft skills in job interview preparation, with one participant questioning if "soft skills" refers to "software skills."
  • A clarification is provided that soft skills pertain to emotional and social intelligence rather than technical abilities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best resources for logic puzzles, and there is a disagreement regarding the interpretation of "soft skills" versus "software skills."

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of logic puzzles and their relevance to software engineering interviews remain unresolved, as well as the distinction between soft skills and technical skills.

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Summary: Advice on books for software engineer logic puzzles for interviews and improve overall skills

I am looking to getting into software engineering, and am having trouble with find the logic puzzle books or websites to prep for interviews. Now of course there lots of logic puzzle type question on the internet, but what I am wondering are there more logic puzzle geared towards software engineering or the fact of the matter is that any logic type puzzle will be good for interview preparation?

Also has anyone recommendations on good logic puzzle books or websites? I have come across brillaint which is okay, but the free version has only limited number of questions. So if anyone has any links or books recommendation it would be much appreciated.

oops I have posted in wrong forum, I ment to put in STEM carers but can't figure how to delete post and post to that forum. Could admin help me move to the correct forum please.
 
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You might look at the Euler project. It's fun.

Job interview preparation is a different ball game, though: soft skills are more useful there than a high score on the puzzles ...
 
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BvU said:
You might look at the Euler project. It's fun.

Job interview preparation is a different ball game, though: soft skills are more useful there than a high score on the puzzles ...
Ah okay thank you. I never knew about the euler project but the ex do seem to be fun. Just to clarify when you say soft skills, you mean software skills?
 
Taylor_1989 said:
you mean software skills
No !
 
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Taylor_1989 said:
Just to clarify when you say soft skills, you mean software skills?
Soft skills means emotional and social intelligence, skills related to communication with humans. The kind of stuff nerds are not supposed to have. :oldbiggrin:
 
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Good that we've talked about it :devil:
 

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