How would you be a great competitive programmer from zero to hero

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How would you be a great competitive programmer from zero to hero

  1. Start by learning the basics of computer science and programming, such as data structures and algorithms. Recommended courses: "Introduction to Computer Science" and "Introduction to Programming"
  2. Learn a programming language, such as C++ or Python. Recommended book: "The C++ Programming Language" by Bjarne Stroustrup or "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes
  3. Learn how to implement basic data structures, such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees. Recommended book: "Introduction to Algorithms" by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, and Clifford Stein
  4. Learn how to implement basic algorithms, such as sorting, searching, and recursion. Recommended book: "Algorithms" by Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne
  5. Learn how to optimize your code for speed and memory usage. Recommended book: "Effective C++" by Scott Meyers
  6. Learn more advanced algorithms and data structures, such as dynamic programming, graph algorithms, and advanced tree data structures. Recommended book: "Introduction to Algorithms" by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, and Clifford Stein
  7. Practice solving problems on online judges, such as CodeForces, LeetCode, and HackerRank. Also, participate in online contests and local coding competitions.
  8. Learn more advanced topics, such as machine learning, computer networks, and operating systems. Recommended book: "Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective" by Randal E. Bryant and David R. O'Hallaron
  9. Keep practicing and participating in contests, and also try to mentor or teach others to solidify your own understanding and 10. improve your communication skills.
  10. Join a competitive programming community, such as TopCoder or CodeForces, and participate in their contests and forums to network with other competitive programmers and learn from their experiences
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