Getting Started with Competitive Programming

(an NPTEL course)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What languages will the lectures use?

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In what languages can we submit the programming assignments?

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What are the prerequisites?

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Will this help with interviews at “big tech” companies?

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How much will my rating increase by the end of this course?

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How much time do I need to commit weekly?

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The test cases ARE WRONG in the programming assignments! What should I do?

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My VERY EFFICIENT CODE is timing out on the server! What should I do?

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When we use STL algorithms extensively, we generally don't remember the time complexity of all the functions available and this tends to be a problem when we code any problem and we tend to lose track of the overall complexity of our code. Can you suggest any measures to overcome this problem?

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Are there any tips or tricks that you can share for coming up with edge cases?

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What's the difference between doing this on Swayam and not being officially enrolled in the course?