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Competitive Programming in C++: The Keys to Success - AI-Powered Course
4.4
Intermediate
5h
Competitive Programming in C++: The Keys to Success
Gain insights into competitive programming, explore C++ skills with theory, code samples, practice problems, and master faster implementation for contests like ACM ICPC, Google CodeJam, and HackerCup.
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Competitive programming can be a great way to build out your programming skills, get on any major company’s radar, and earn a little extra cash along the way.
In this course, you will learn to prepare for competitive programming contests like ACM ICPC, Google CodeJam, Facebook HackerCup, and many more.
Each topic is broken down with a healthy mix of theory, code samples, step-by-step solved sample problems, illustrations, useful practice problems, and tips and tricks for faster implementation.
You will need some solid C++ foundations coming into this course, but by the end it, you will be confident enough in your C++ skills to take home the win.
Competitive programming can be a great way to build out your programming skills, get on any major company’s radar, and earn a li...Show More
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80 Lessons1 Challenge
1.
Introduction
4 Lessons
Get familiar with competitive programming essentials, C++ techniques, built-in methods, and efficient I/O handling.
2.
Complexity Analysis
6 Lessons
Walk through analyzing algorithm complexity, runtime categories, and their impact on competitive programming.
3.
Number Theory
12 Lessons
Examine key number theory concepts, including algebraic formulas, set theory, geometry, progressions, permutations, combinations, and prime factorization.
4.
Arrays and Vectors
6 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of arrays, vectors, and solving array-related problems efficiently.
5.
Sieve of Eratosthenes
4 Lessons
Map out the steps for Sieve of Eratosthenes, its implementation, complexity, and segmented variant.
6.
Strings
4 Lessons
Investigate string manipulation, STL methods, and solve complex palindrome and number comparison problems.
7.
Sorting
8 Lessons
Build on foundational sorting techniques and library functions for competitive coding.
8.
Linked List
4 Lessons
Break down linked lists, including arrays comparison, and singling out searching, insertion, and deletion.
9.
Stack
4 Lessons
Get started with stack data structure, its operations, implementation, STL use, and practical applications.
10.
Queue
3 Lessons
Master the steps to using and implementing queues in competitive programming with C++.
11.
Binary Tree
3 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of binary trees, their types, and their uses in competitive programming.
12.
2 Pointers
2 Lessons
Solve problems in competitive programming using the efficient two-pointer technique.
13.
Heap
6 Lessons
Simplify complex topics on heap properties, implementation, complexity, STL usage, and solved problems.
14.
Binary Search Tree
7 Lessons
Master the steps to understanding, searching, inserting, traversing, and deleting nodes in a Binary Search Tree.
15.
Balanced Binary Search Tree
6 Lessons
Learn how to use balanced binary search trees for efficient data structures in competitions.
16.
Course Conclusion
1 Lessons
Look at the importance of programming contests, upsolving, and future advanced topics.
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