Hello Codeforces community,↵
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I've been working hard to reach the Specialist rank, but I feel like I'm hitting a wall. I've put in quite a bit of effort practicing problems and studying algorithms, yet progress is slow. So, I thought I'd reach out to all of you for advice!↵
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Here’s a bit about what I’ve been doing so far:↵
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- Practicing Basics: I’ve been solving a mix of 1400 and 1500 rating problems to strengthen my understanding of basic algorithms and data structures.↵
- Focused Practice: I’m trying to work on specific areas like sorting, binary search, and dynamic programming, but sometimes it’s hard to know which topics to prioritize.↵
- Time Pressure: In contests, I struggle to solve problems fast enough to get a good rating boost.↵
Questions for You↵
- How did you break through to the Specialist rank? Was there a specific approach, topic, or routine that helped?↵
- Any tips for improving speed and accuracy under contest conditions?↵
- Are there particular topics you found crucial at this stage? I don’t want to waste time on areas that won’t help me grow as much.↵
Thank you in advance for any insights or advice you might have. Looking forward to learning from all of your experiences!↵
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Happy coding!
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I've been working hard to reach the Specialist rank, but I feel like I'm hitting a wall. I've put in quite a bit of effort practicing problems and studying algorithms, yet progress is slow. So, I thought I'd reach out to all of you for advice!↵
↵
Here’s a bit about what I’ve been doing so far:↵
↵
- Practicing Basics: I’ve been solving a mix of 1400 and 1500 rating problems to strengthen my understanding of basic algorithms and data structures.↵
- Focused Practice: I’m trying to work on specific areas like sorting, binary search, and dynamic programming, but sometimes it’s hard to know which topics to prioritize.↵
- Time Pressure: In contests, I struggle to solve problems fast enough to get a good rating boost.↵
Questions for You↵
- How did you break through to the Specialist rank? Was there a specific approach, topic, or routine that helped?↵
- Any tips for improving speed and accuracy under contest conditions?↵
- Are there particular topics you found crucial at this stage? I don’t want to waste time on areas that won’t help me grow as much.↵
Thank you in advance for any insights or advice you might have. Looking forward to learning from all of your experiences!↵
↵
Happy coding!
