Decode the Problem Statement
Read input, output, and the sample carefully.
Read Before You Code
Most wrong answers start with a misread statement. Slowing down to decode the problem first is the cheapest way to save points. 📖
The Four Sections
A statement almost always has four parts: the story, the input format, the output format, and the sample. Skim all four before writing anything.
All lessons in this course
- What Competitive Programming Really Is
- Codeforces, LeetCode & AtCoder Tour
- Decode the Problem Statement
- Submit and Read Your First Verdict