Comment by Pratik Upacharya on "Would you still hire a software developer if they are weak at algorithm but have successful track records of production level development?"

I will hire a developer irrespective of his/her knowledge in Algorithms if

he/she can solve given problem with the help of Internet with required output and time complexity
he/she can explain solution to a 5 year old

Note - Sometimes it depends on the project requirements as well. For project with strict deadline I will hire an expert who can solve that problem. For projects with loose deadlines, I will hire a guy who is not expert but have ability to solve problems with the help of Internet.

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