For anyone facing unproductivity in CP/DSA, try to minimize high-dopamine activities like mindless scrolling or playing games between problems.
I'm trying to inculcate this too.
Set strict 45-60 min timers before each problem and move around to mentally reset after each problem
Topic-wise practice + Tutorials :
1. https://t.co/pXTASITVOT
2. https://t.co/abMDtYjtx9
3. https://t.co/V4FrxnZvWq
Div 2/3 Problem-wise Sheet CF :
https://t.co/3NpUji4JLj
CSES alternative :
https://t.co/J2uFVfzKtG
A great Platform for tutorials : https://t.co/Ajpvz0fACJ
For anyone looking to get good at Dynamic Programming (DP) but still struggling, just complete the dp section from the Usaco Guide, its more than enough.
https://t.co/hj8K0FC1SN
The best tip to get faster at implementation is to make sure you've fully planned the solution in your mind (including data structures / casework) before typing it out.
If you begin thinking about edge cases while coding, you usually end up with longer and more error-prone code.
When people ask me how to learn or improve at graphs, my first advice is always CSES.
Each of its problem teaches you a new concept which you'll apply when solving problems in later, making implementation a lot easier.
If you haven't done it yet, now's the time
It’s not too late
A mistake beginners make often is that they look for cheat codes or tricks to improve in CP / DSA.
Are there some 100 problems that I can solve to reach 2200?
Well no, the simplest & only way is to just solve a lot of problems of the difficulty you feel is not too easy / tough.
Don't forget to participate in the Meta Hacker Cup 2025 guys!
Here's the link :
https://t.co/wPVsPgJn5c
Also the practice round has started, so do make sure to try it out!!
Found this interesting Multi-source BFS Problem today with a twist, it had appeared in the last ABC.
Do check it out if you're interested in revising this topic.
https://t.co/t4S3cnOl3i
I crossed 1000 Problems today on Leetcode
I remember grinding 100 problems in 25 - 30 days earlier this year and getting into solution writing.
I hadn't thought initially I would get past 200 but this feels great now that I'm here.
Thanks everyone for the constant support <3 <3