Competitive Programming

mike

Hello admins and fellow members… Great works you guys are doing.

Please can anyone give a clear path to becoming a competitive programmer in a concise order?

That would be most appreciated by most of us.

AyushJain

mike you can start by completing data structures and algorithm in any language( prefer C++) and at the same time you can do codechef or hackerearth monthly competitions.

xa-

If you want to start competitive programming then choose C++ over any language because it’s fast and have oops + STL library for competitive programming

For in-depth knowledge and path, you can read - (i think these are one of the best roadmaps )

https://www.hackerearth.com/practice/notes/getting-started-with-the-sport-of-programming/

https://www.quora.com/How-should-I-get-started-in-competitive-programming

mike

xa- thanks so much for this. The two links answered my questions and cleared my doubts completely.

However, the last thing I need from is that, if you would recommend any C++ course for me, which one woud it be.

Thanks as I await your recommendation.

mike

AyushJain I think I will start with SPOJ, then move to hackereath and to codechef, Thanks for your advise

karanhola97

AyushJain Brother can u guide me

i want to start competitive programming , i am jobless due to covid

xa-

mike

Ohk you are from NG , Maybe SPOJ is famous there …. BTW hackerrank / hackerearth are the most basic and codeforces / codechef are on the next step

mike

xa- Yeah, I am from Nigeria.

You know anyone from here?

And btw, pls you are yet to give your recommendation 😇

mike

By the way…. any competitive programmer here?

I would like to connect so I can either learn from them, or we can learn together ..

AyushJain

mike i am a 4 star codechef recently my ranking dropped from 5 star .

mike

Hello AyushJain I will like to get in touch with you.

This forum does not have message / dm features.

You on telegram or something?

Jain_123

AyushJain

hey, 4-star coder can u guide me in CP?

xa-

mike

Yes, Now it has but only available for some categories/Roles only.

You can use your bio to give your social media handles

AyushJain

mike you can contact me on my email ayushnaincyjain420@gmail.com

letijak239

AyushJain Hey, if you don’t mind can you create a common group on discord or telegram for solving DP problems. I’d like to be there.

AyushJain

Jain_123 of course just mail me