Does competitive programming really help in improving your knowledge and skillset as a developer? This question was originally answered on Quora by Ana Echavarria.

Competitive programming is a specific skill set similar to many other skill sets, ... Another issue that arises for a beginner is what to learn and how to learn.

But CodeFights, a startup with 150,000 users founded by ex-Google and Oracle engineers and backed by Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo, thinks competitive coding can go a step beyond just a recruitment tool ...

The Competitive Programming team has once again demonstrated its competitive edge, dominating in both the Meta Hacker Cup and the 2024 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) regional ...