When comparing programming languages, especially for competitive programming (CP), there's a clear winner: C++. Its efficiency, control over memory, and extensive STL (Standard Template Library) make it the go-to choice for top-rated users. Algorithms run faster, and intricate operations can be executed with minimal overhead. That’s why most competitive programmers swear by it.

However, no matter how good C++ is for CP, there are moments when it feels cumbersome, and I just want to switch to Python for its simplicity and elegance. For example, list comprehensions in Python are an absolute delight. With just a single line of code, you can perform complex operations on lists—something that would require several lines of loops and conditions in C++. It’s not just about saving keystrokes; it’s the readability and expressiveness that Python offers, making coding feel less like a chore and more like a creative process.

As an example, I’ve attached two photos of the quicksort algorithm implemented in both languages: Python and C++. The difference is striking.

And I genuinely tried to write the C++ code in the simplest way possible, but even then, it remains much more verbose compared to Python.

Push notifications are one of the very important things about platforms like codeforces, but for some reason, they don't exist. Yes, there is a bell icon in the upper right corner, but this is not enough, because it is not very noticeable, when notified, it only changes color. But this is not the point of the blog, I wanted to convey to the developers that push notifications are very necessary for users not only for personal chats, but also to see everything that happens: a comment under your blog, a reply to your comment, adding/decreasing ratings, etc.

I hope this blog will not be ignored by the developers. As always, thanks to MikeMirzayanov for the codeforces and polygon platforms.