Strategic Practice: Consistency and Variety
Consistency is key when preparing for coding contests. I made it a habit to solve at least one problem every day. This routine helped in maintain a steady rhythm and kept my problem-solving skills sharp.
Additionally, I diversified my practice by tackling problems of varying difficulty levels. This included:
- Easy problems: To warm up and ensure I had a firm grasp of basic concepts.
- Medium problems: To challenge my understanding and apply concepts in slightly more complex scenarios.
- Hard problems: To push my limits and develop advanced problem-solving strategies.
Participating in mock contests and previous GFG contests also provided valuable insights into the contest environment and time management.
w3wiki Journey of Winning a Top 10 Rank in Weekly Coding Contest
Competing in coding contests is a thrilling way to sharpen problem-solving skills, enhance algorithmic thinking, and stand out in the programming community. w3wiki (GFG), renowned for its vast repository of coding resources and community-driven content, hosts weekly coding contests that attract coders from around the globe. Achieving a top 10 rank in one of these contests is no small feat. Here’s how I managed to do it, along with some tips and strategies that could help you achieve similar success.