What is the Google Foobar Challenge?

In summary, Google has created a challenge to find new employees by having a link appear in people's Google searches saying "you know our language". This is targeted towards those with a history of programming searches. The challenge can also be accessed through a specific IP address and involves testing computer skills in Python 2.7 or Java. Some users have already participated and found the problems to be interesting and enjoyable.
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Google has recently created a challenge to find new employees by having link appear in people's google searches saying "you know our language". This happens for people with large amounts of programming searches in their history.

Read all about it: https://ello.co/pftio/post/-8bXK2nYAXM1v2wzGp9X5g

You can also access the challenge by connecting to this ip: 146.148.62.204

So try and test your 1337 computer skills in Python 2.7 or in java and hopefully you can have fun and learn something cool and new as well.

GL&HF :D
 
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Pretty interesting. But what if you know the language so well that you don't have to Google it anymore? :oldtongue:
 
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I've done about 5 of these so far. Cool problems.
 

Related to What is the Google Foobar Challenge?

What is the Google Foobar Challenge?

The Google Foobar Challenge is an invitation-only programming challenge created by Google to identify and recruit talented programmers. It presents a series of increasingly difficult problems for participants to solve using coding languages such as Python, Java, and C++.

How do I get invited to the Google Foobar Challenge?

There is no direct way to get invited to the Google Foobar Challenge. Invitations are sent out to users who have shown a strong interest and proficiency in coding through their online activity, such as participating in coding communities, contributing to open-source projects, and solving coding challenges on websites like HackerRank or Codeforces.

Is the Google Foobar Challenge a competition?

No, the Google Foobar Challenge is not a competition. It is a recruiting tool used by Google to identify talented programmers who may be a good fit for their company. Participants are not competing against each other, but rather against the challenge problems themselves.

What are the benefits of completing the Google Foobar Challenge?

Aside from the potential to be recruited by Google, completing the Google Foobar Challenge can also help improve coding skills and problem-solving abilities. It can also serve as a valuable addition to one's resume and demonstrate a strong interest and proficiency in coding.

Are there any restrictions on who can participate in the Google Foobar Challenge?

Yes, the Google Foobar Challenge is only available to users who have received an invitation from Google. Additionally, participants must be at least 18 years old and reside in a country where Google has offices. Non-disclosure agreements may also be required for those who complete the challenge.

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