How useful is CodeChef?

CodeChef is a useful tool for advanced software engineers looking to prepare for their technical interviews. Though they provide access to user solutions and other resources, CodeChef does not offer job-seeking resources.

Is competitive coding enough for placement?

Is competitive programming enough for placements? Competitive Programming plays a very important role in boosting problem-solving skills and ability to perform under time pressure. But obviously, it is not at all enough to get you prepared from placement perspective.

Is CodeChef a non profit?

CodeChef did not come into existence to be a profit making business. It exists because it identified a problem and wanted to fix it. Our vision is to make Indian programmers better problem solvers and be among the best in the world.

Is Python sufficient for placements?

Yes, it will be extremely helpful. If you choose python as your primary language it will be absolutely fine. In interviews, questions are asked about data structures and some famous algorithms and coding them in python is way easier than other languages like java or c++.

What is the purpose of CodeChef?

It is a global competitive programming platform which supports over 50 programming languages and has a large community of programmers that helps students and professionals test and improve their coding skills. Many programming coding competition are held to enhance the skills. Originally Answered: What is CodeChef?

Should I participate in CodeChef lunchtime?

Do participate in CodeChef LunchTime for sure. Even if you are unable to solve a problem do always look at the editorials and then code it and get it accepted (this is the way you will learn). And even if you are able to do it, do look at the codes of some good coders. See how they have implemented. Again you will learn.

Is HackerRank better than CodeChef for competitive programming?

One problem with Hackerrank is that you can see the test cases. So this is an advantage if you are a beginner in Competitive programming. In codechef the test cases are not visible. So your code has to be accurate full filing all the constraints. Also in Hackerrank you can cheat easily by accessing the problem setters code.

How can I compete against world best coders on CodeChef?

Codechef also conducts monthly coding contests which are Codechef long contest (10 days time) , lunchtime (short) and cookoff (short). Its an amazing platform to compete against world best coders. Codechef long contests are very helpful. There is a plenty of time to think and apply any algorithm. Hope this helps…