My First Steps in Competitive Programming

đź‘‹ Hi everyone,

I recently started exploring competitive programming, and I wanted to share a bit of my journey.

At first, the problems on platforms like Codeforces felt overwhelming. But after a few rounds, I realized something important:

It’…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sujan Kumar Roy

đź‘‹ Hi everyone,

I recently started exploring competitive programming, and I wanted to share a bit of my journey.

At first, the problems on platforms like Codeforces felt overwhelming. But after a few rounds, I realized something important:

  • It’s not just about getting the correct answer fast
  • It’s about learning to think logically, break problems down, and write efficient code

Each contest teaches me something new — whether it’s a clever math trick, a new data structure, or simply how to stay calm under time pressure.

If you’re a student or self-learner like me, competitive programming can be a great way to push your limits.

👉 Have you ever joined a programming contest? How was your first experience?


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sujan Kumar Roy


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