The interviewers were polite, but that's about it. The questions were clear and didn't require specific knowledge. They discussed solutions, alternatives, edge cases, and any other topics typically covered during an interview.

However, it turns out they were looking for something else, whether it was a culture fit or having the same background as the interviewers. It was unclear what they were seeking. It felt like a waste of everyone's time, especially since it was a two-hour interview.

1. Design a credit system.
2. Parse strings and count values.