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Quora: Is C# good for competitive programing?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Nov 24 0

Language questions like this one attract some strange answers: Is C# good for competitive programing? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Would study methods practiced by performing musicians work for competitive programmers?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Nov 17 0

A question about practice techniques: Would study methods practiced by performing musicians work for competitive programmers? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Is LeetCode easier than competitive programming?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Nov 10 0

Interview preparation sites and competitive programming sites are sometimes mixed together in people’s minds, but there are differences: Is LeetCode easier than competitive programming? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Studying Multiple Solutions to the Same Problem

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Nov 3 0

We can learn something about a problem by observing how different people solve it: How can I get alternative solutions to a programming problem (Java coding) by hosting a contest or requesting some people to solve it? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: How are world class competitive programmers taught and coached?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Oct 27 0

Some writers on Quora have firsthand experience with this topic: How are world class competitive programmers taught and coached? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Why do so many new questions on Stack Overflow get downvoted so quickly?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Oct 20 0

It’s hard to ask good questions: Why do so many new questions on Stack Overflow get downvoted so quickly? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Competitive Programming Interviews

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Oct 13 0

Another way to pose the question from last week: Why do programming interviews require strong competitive programming skills rather than good software development skills? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Memorizing LeetCode

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Oct 6 0

A good question for hiring managers and interviewers to consider: What are the chances that someone with little programming experience who memorizes most LeetCode type solutions gets the job over someone who might be better qualified for the job? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for […]

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Quora: Where to Discuss Competitive Programming Online

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Sep 29 0

Not every online community is equal when it comes to competitive programming content: What is the best place to discuss algorithms, ideas, and questions about competitive programming? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Practice/Compete Ratio for Competitive Programmers

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Sep 22 0

Let’s crunch some numbers: What must the practice/compete ratio be in terms of hours, in order to become a top-notch competitive programmer, as early as possible? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Getting Started

Are you new here? Check out my review posts for a tour of the archives:

  • 2023 in Review: 50 LeetCode Tips
  • 2022 in Review: Content Bots
  • 2021 in Review: Thoughts on Solving Programming Puzzles
  • Lessons from the 2020 LeetCode Monthly Challenges
  • 2019 in Review
  • Competitive Programming Frequently Asked Questions: 2018 In Review
  • What I Learned Working On Time Tortoise in 2017
  • 2016 in Review
  • 2015 in Review
  • 2015 Summer Review

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