Getting Started With CodeChef

What is Competitive Programming?

You keep hearing about Competitive Programming (CP), but not sure what it is all about? Check
out this video:
Introduction to Competitive Programming

Understanding CodeChef’s platform

Have a look at this video to become familiar with all the basic features of the platform, which you
need to know.

I am an absolute beginner. Not sure where to start. Do you have any

resources for beginners?
No issues at all. Start here with us:
○ Flowchart Playlist
○ Concept Videos

Understanding a programming language

Get introduced to C++ programming language.
You can have a look at this video to learn how to code it in C++ and Java.

I need to know more about the Online IDE feature.

CodeChef’s online IDE is the place for you to code in any language of your choice. So get started
here.
Why is it important to understand a problem first?
A problem has many components. Check this video to understand How to Approach a Problem.
On CodeChef, you can find a lot of practice problems. Search problems topic wise, difficulty level
wise

Do you have any DSA tutorials/resources to study now that I know something
about CP & a programming language?
Try these:
○ DSA Learning series - https://www.codechef.com/LEARNDSA/
○ CP tutorials
■ https://www.codechef.com/cptutorials
■ https://unacademy.codechef.com/courses-and-events/micro-course-repo
○ Check the Subscription program that Unacademy and CodeChef have launched
together to help you in your CP journey. You can look at the free courses as well.
○ Subscribe to our YouTube channel, where we regularly post videos explaining
concepts and problem solutions.

What is this Rating System on CodeChef?

When you participate in your first Rated contest, you get your CodeChef rating, which also
corresponds to a number of stars that you get. Read more about it here -
https://blog.codechef.com/2017/03/09/a-star-studded-rating-system/

Do I get any reward/appreciation for performing well on CodeChef?

When you do well in our contests, you can win CodeChef Laddus, and buy exciting Goodies using
them! In addition, CodeChef offers Amazon vouchers for 400+ winners of its Cook-Off &
LunchTime rated contests. To know more about our rated contests, click here.

I have a lot of doubts, and need to discuss with fellow coders from the
community.
Head over to our Discuss Forum for any queries that you may have, and our awesome community
will help you.
I need to prepare for ICPC
Try these: https://www.codechef.com/AIMICPC

I want to stay connected with CodeChef outside the platform too.

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