How to choose programmers?

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Originally Posted by pyroslev

1. Put them in a room with a robot, robot control system not even imaged. (Simulating swapped C/RoboRIO)
2. Give them laptop with the IDE on it with the most basic template for the language you're using. (Simulate programming laptop having died)
3. Give them one hour. (About the average time between matches at competition)

To completely pass it, they must reprogram said robot to be as close to competition ready as possible. If a student programmer can complete the above and the possible drive team be able to be competitive with the robot, then that student has earned their weight in pizza.

I really like this idea! Just throw them in a room and see what they can do and learn!