Hello, Codeforces!
Welcome to the think-cell Round 1 supported by think-cell, which will start on Feb/17/2024 17:35 (Moscow time). It will be a combined rated round for both divisions. All problems were authored and prepared by Elegia and satyam343.
We would like to thank:
- errorgorn for round coordination and help with preparation
- KAN for helping with the preparation of problems
- Alexdat2000 for Russian translation
- GoatTamer and Non-origination for discussing problems with us while our proposal was in review and testing the round.
- Kaitokid, antekb, vgtcross, riano_, mtw, AboAbdoMC, Vladithur, BERNARD, milind0110, conqueror_of_tourist, Um_nik, gamegame, htetgm, brobat, LucaLucaM, the_hyp0cr1t3, tibinyte, 18o3, ExpensiveAC, MateiKing80, udhavvarma03, Non-origination, RDDCCD, Kuroni, Brovko, LipArcanjo, andrei_boaca, nok0, oursaco, ffao, prvocislo, SmolBrain, dario2994, brunovsky, tabr, PurpleCrayon, IceKnight1093, aryanc403 and Golovanov399 for testing the round
- MikeMirzayanov for great systems Codeforces and Polygon.
You will be given $$$9$$$ problems and $$$3$$$ hours to solve them. One of the problems will be divided into two subtasks. One of the problems will be interactive. Make sure to read this blog and familiarize yourself with these types of problems before the round!
We hope you'll like the problemset!
UPD 1 : The score distribution is $$$500 - 1000 - 1500 - (1250 + 1000) - 2500 - 2750 - 3500 - 3500 - 5000$$$.
Congratulations to the winners!
Congratulations to the first solves as well!
A : SSerxhs
B : SSerxhs
C : M_A
D1 : hitonanode
D2 : hitonanode
E : ksun48
F : MAOooOAM
G : gyh20
H : maroonrk
I : Kapt [upsolved]
UPD 2: Editorial is out.
And now a word from our round partner – think-cell:
think-cell is the leading data visualization software for business presentations. Our mission is to offer the most intuitive user interface for generating complex data-driven charts and slides, while at the same time ensuring seamless integration with Microsoft Office. We work on challenging visualization problems, reverse-engineer Microsoft’s code, and reinvent how slides are created. think-cell is the only German company funding the C++ ISO committee delegation, so there is a good chance that components we invent will find their way into the standard.
Right now, we are looking for smart, creative C++ engineers with a solid theoretical background to join our engineering team.
Highlights of the role:
- We use the latest C++ features as soon as the compilers support them.
- We’re not afraid of advanced template metaprogramming or macros when they avoid code duplication or lead to cleaner, more readable code.
- We prefer algorithms and ranges (esp. ours!) over raw loops.
- We take the time to deliver perfect code.
- We love refactoring and modernizing old code and introducing our own libraries.
- If we can do better than the standard library, we write our own!
- If we have done something cool, we talk about it at C++ conferences.
- If we are missing a C++ language feature, we write a proposal and present it to the C++ standard committee.
Here is what we offer:
- A competitive salary from the start and a raise to EUR 130,000 annually after only one year.
- Full support with relocation to Berlin or the option to work fully remotely.
- An apartment for the first month if relocating to Berlin.
- Lifestyle-friendly working hours, no deadlines, no overtime.
- No scheduled meetings.
- An international team of brilliant minds.
- A flat organisation with respectful colleagues and plenty of room for your ideas.
- A working environment that is driven by the strive for excellence.
Already convinced?
P.S. don't forget to check out our developer blog to learn more about our commitment to the tech world!
Join think-cell Round 1 that will start on Feb/17/2024 17:35 (Moscow time) for a chance to challenge your skills among other developers and win the following prizes.
- First place: Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch iPad Air Wi-Fi 256GB),
- Second and Third place: Apple Watch (Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular, 41mm Aluminum Case with Solo Loop),
- 4-50 places: think-cell branded socks
- 200 additional socks will be distributed randomly among the rest of the participants who solved at least one problem and for whom this is not the first rated round!