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Day 1: Getting Started with Competitive Programming — Your Path to Problem-Solving Skills
- This article is the first in a journey (Day 1 → Day 100) designed to help both beginners and intermediate learners, like myself, get a head start in competitive programming.
- Competitive programming (CP) is a mind sport that involves solving well-defined coding problems using algorithms and data structures.
- Competitive programming offers a range of valuable benefits: enhanced problem-solving skills, better preparation for technical interviews, and increased speed and efficiency.
- Skills you gain in competitive programming are important in real-world software development, data science, artificial intelligence, and many more.
- Starting with competitive programming doesn’t require an advanced skill set. A basic understanding of at least one programming language and familiarity with concepts like loops, conditionals and functions are enough to begin.
- Some popular languages for competitive programming include C++, Python, and Java as they offer distinct features.
- Algorithm basics, data structures, and complexity analysis are essential for effective competitive programming and are often seen in CP challenges.
- Beginner-friendly platforms for competitive programming include HackerRank and CodeChef.
- LeetCode and Codeforces are excellent platforms for experienced coders who want to tackle more complex problems.
- The article recommends the book “Competitive Programmer’s Handbook” by Antti Laaksonen for a more in-depth understanding of competitive programming.
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