'Forget coding, just learn how to cheat': Startup cofounder reacts to Reddit post claiming cheaters get jobs faster

A startup cofounder has reacted to a Reddit post by a 2026 computer science graduate who claimed that students spending months on DSA, AI skills and coding projects are struggling to secure jobs, while candidates using unfair methods during assessments and interviews are getting placed faster. The cofounder said the issue could become a broader "trust problem" if students begin believing that cheating is more rewarding than genuine preparation.