Samsung Software Capability Assessment Type B Review

Introduction

Let's start with the bottom line: I've missed two out of three opportunities so far. So I'd like to leave you with a few tips on how to succeed in the future.

Qualifications

I took the mock competency assessment at Samsung Youth Software Academy with a qualification of A.

Recap

In the past, I felt that not only did I spend too much time on implementation, but I was also lacking in optimization. I have about one more chance to take the exam, and I think I should study a lot about optimization.

1. Poor use of objects

I was not familiar with object-oriented coding because I was using Python, and I tried to master it a lot, but I still feel that I am not good enough. In particular, I find it difficult to override and use parts such as Comparator...

2. Familiarize yourself with the data structure

If you listen to the stories of the passers of Type B, they emphasize the material structure a lot, but if you ask me whether I have mastered the material structure enough, I think I need to have enough time to review until the final test because I still have some deficiencies.

+ More

The end of April marks the end of my 3-month Type B journey. As a result, I didn't qualify for Type B, which is a shame because I was so close to the final question but couldn't take that last step.

But I tried, I tried, I tried, and I think I was able to improve to some degree because I tried.

This is definitely an advantage when it comes to taking a coding test for a corporate job.

The qualification I have now is probably a provisional A, so I won't have the chance to take the B anymore after SSAFY, but it's nice to have another one over with!