Is codeforces good Quora?
Codeforces is quite good; you need to put regular efforts to improve your skills. Practice is the only key, friend. Good luck for ACM ICPC. You will need a good understanding of algorithms for competing in a programming competition.
How is SPOJ as a platform?
SPOJ is used as a platform for a wide array of competitions, from local to international level and from short 1 hour problems to year-long leagues. Participants typically speak different languages so site ensures a more level playing field, as well as reducing the work load of the organisers.
Is CodeChef a good platform?
I began my journey with CodeChef and believe that it is a great starting point. It allows you to form a very strong and sturdy base for CP. The easy and medium level questions are conducive to comfort and will appear welcoming to any newbie.
Does Codeforces have practice problems?
Codeforces is one of the best platforms for competitive coding and is usually known for its short challenges/contests where programmers from every corner of the world participate. Here you can practice problems from very beginner level to very advanced level.
How do I increase my Codeforces rating?
My approach has been pretty much similar to DFS:
- Pick the topic in which you failed.
- Solve problems on the topic till 800~ submissions. ( It get’s out of my comfort zone whenever I start solving problems with <1000 submissions). I am many times unable to solve problems ahead! )
- Pick new topic.
Why is UI design so bad?
Not only does the bad UI design totally destroy the creativity behind the designers, but also delivers misunderstanding info to users. All of those will altogether bring users a sense of confusion, frustration and even anger.
What is the difference between Codeforces and SPOJ?
Codeforces and spoj are like apples and oranges. Codeforces is mainly for practicing competitive programming. Speed is more important here. You have to solve problems quickly which is possible only if you already know the concept. Spoj is for mastering your concepts.
What is the SPOJ practice site?
SPOJ is a practice site for programmers of all levels (Though a few contests happen there once in a while, that is not what it is used primarily for). There would be problems even a newbie can solve, and some which even battle-hardened veterans find difficult. There are also tutorial problems and challenge problems.
What is the difference between SPOJ and UVA and Topcoder?
SPOJ and UVa are practice platforms whereas Topcoder, Codeforces and Codechef are contest platforms. The problems on these sites differ accordingly as well. SPOJ is a practice site for programmers of all levels (Though a few contests happen there once in a while, that is not what it is used primarily for).