Hey everyone! I'm a new competitive programmer and I recently participated in my first Codeforces contest. I was so nervous but also so excited! I wanted to share my experience and what I learned from it.
So, the contest started and I was ready with my laptop, my notes, and a cup of coffee. I was feeling good, but then I saw the first problem and my heart sank. It was harder than I thought it would be! But I took a deep breath and told myself that I could do it. And you know what? I actually solved it!
But then came the second problem and the third problem, and they were even harder! I started to get really stressed out and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to solve any more problems. But I took another deep breath and reminded myself that I was there to learn and improve.
And you know what? I actually solved a few more problems! I was so proud of myself and I felt like I was making progress. I took breaks in between problems to stretch my legs and clear my mind. And then I would get back to it, tackling the next problem with determination.
By the end of the contest, I was exhausted but also so happy. I learned a lot from participating in my first Codeforces contest and I can't wait to participate in more in the future. I learned that I need to pace myself better and not spend too much time on a single problem. And I also learned that it's important to take breaks and clear my mind, so I can stay focused and do my best.
Overall, participating in my first Codeforces contest was a great experience and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to challenge myself and improve my skills. I can't wait to see where my journey in competitive programming takes me next!
Congrats on your first contest! Solving three problems is really good your first time! Don't let the downvotes get you down, there are a lot of spam accounts on this website that just downvote everything.
Lol. He has already participated in 4 contest. Maybe he is spamming
Maybe he is talking about the contest he participated days ago and late blog :D
Congrats! You did a very good job considering its your first time. If you want to improve, you could try reading this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E8j0FCoNbdptnaPxwmeaRqp6UkTGPg-6NUjLGJDNGMI/edit