Competitive Programming

What is Competitive Programming?

• Programming Competitions
• Mind Sport
• Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Data Structures
• Algorithms

Why Competitive Programming?

• Building blocks
• Foundation of a building
• Logical exercise for your brain
• Great skill for technical job interviews

What are some good platforms?

• CodeChef
• Codeforces
• HackerEarth
• Google Code Jam
• Meta Hacker Cup
• International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC)

How is it different from College Coding?

• Problem Statement
• Test cases
• Outcomes - AC, WA, RTE, TLE, MLE, CTE
• Sub tasks
• Optimised Solution

What are some good Learning Platforms?

• Competition Editorials
• Codeforces Blogs
• CP-Algorithms
• HackerRank
• GeeksForGeeks

What is the path to success?

• A good routine
• Dedicate time
• Be consistent
• Compete!
• Understand it is an effort based exercise

Thank You