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Competitive programming is a mind sport in which participants solve complex coding puzzles. Competing in these events has the potential to translate into professional success for developers. Reciprocally, hiring managers can find top notch talent by following competitive algorithm contests. Case in point: Eight years ago, Google noticed my impressive C++ competitive programming rating on the Topcoder Single Round Match (SRM) platform and recruited me as an engineer.

Originating on college campuses in the 1970s, competitive programming has since expanded in popularity, gaining attention from large technology corporations, and covering topics such as algorithm programming, machine learning, and game development. In this article, I’ll share my own perspective and experiences as a rated algorithm programmer.

A Look at Competitive Algorithm Events

Most algorithm competitions take place on specialized online platforms, attracting as many as tens of thousands of international participants per contest. The following online platforms offer regular, real-time, and

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