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This document outlines a comprehensive 2-year roadmap for mastering competitive programming, starting from beginner to advanced levels. The plan includes learning Python and C++, mastering algorithms, participating in contests, and developing a competitive mindset. Key milestones and resources are provided for each phase, along with a suggested weekly schedule to maintain consistent practice.

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deepseek- python guideline

This document outlines a comprehensive 2-year roadmap for mastering competitive programming, starting from beginner to advanced levels. The plan includes learning Python and C++, mastering algorithms, participating in contests, and developing a competitive mindset. Key milestones and resources are provided for each phase, along with a suggested weekly schedule to maintain consistent practice.

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Here’s a comprehensive 2-year roadmap to master competitive programming (CP)

from absolute beginner to advanced, covering languages (Python → C++),


algorithms, contests, and mindset. This plan assumes no prior coding experience.

Year 1: Foundation Building

Focus: Learn Python, basic algorithms, and problem-solving patterns. Participate in


contests and build consistency.

Phase 1: Python Basics (Month 1–2)


Goals:
●​ Master Python syntax, loops, conditionals, and functions.
●​ Solve 50+ beginner problems.
Resources:
1.​ Practice: HackerRank Python Track
2.​ Tutorial: Python for Everybody (Coursera)
3.​ Books: "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" (free online).
Key Topics:
●​ Lists, dictionaries, strings, sets.
●​ File I/O, recursion, and basic math (GCD, primes).
Practice:
●​ Solve 5 problems daily on CodeChef Beginner or LeetCode Easy.

Phase 2: Data Structures (Month 3–4)


Goals:
●​ Implement stacks, queues, trees, and graphs in Python.
●​ Solve 100+ problems.
Topics:
●​ Linked lists, binary trees, heaps, hash tables.
●​ Graph representations (adjacency list/matrix).
Resources:
1.​ Course: Data Structures & Algorithms in Python (Udemy)
2.​ Guide: GeeksforGeeks DSA
Practice:
●​ Focus on LeetCode Explore Cards.
●​ Participate in AtCoder Beginner Contests (ABC).

Phase 3: Algorithms (Month 5–7)


Goals:
●​ Learn core algorithms and time complexity analysis.
Topics:
●​ Sorting (merge, quick, heap), searching (binary).
●​ BFS, DFS, Dijkstra’s algorithm.
●​ Dynamic Programming (knapsack, LCS).
●​ Greedy algorithms (activity selection, Huffman coding).
Resources:
1.​ Book: "Introduction to Algorithms" (CLRS)
2.​ YouTube: Abdul Bari’s Algorithm Playlist
Practice:
●​ Solve 10 problems/week on Codeforces Problemset (A-C).

Phase 4: Math for CP (Month 8–9)


Goals:
●​ Master number theory, combinatorics, and modular arithmetic.
Topics:
●​ Prime numbers, sieve of Eratosthenes.
●​ Modular exponentiation, combinatorics (nCr, permutations).
●​ Matrix exponentiation, probability basics.
Resources:
1.​ Guide: CP-Algorithms Math Section
2.​ Book: "Competitive Programming 4" (Halim)
Practice:
●​ Solve math-heavy problems on Project Euler.

Phase 5: Beginner Contests (Month 10–12)


Goals:
●​ Compete in 15+ contests and reach Codeforces Rating 1200+.
Platforms:
1.​ Codeforces Div 3/4
2.​ AtCoder Beginner Contests
3.​ LeetCode Weekly Contests
Tips:
●​ Analyze every contest: re-solve unsolved problems.
●​ Learn contest strategies (time management, problem prioritization).

Year 2: Advanced Mastery


Focus: Transition to C++, master advanced algorithms, and aim for elite contests
(ICPC, Codeforces Div1).

Phase 6: Learn C++ (Month 13–14)


Goals:
●​ Transition to C++ for speed and STL.
Topics:
●​ C++ syntax, pointers, OOP basics.
●​ STL containers (vector, set, map, priority_queue).
●​ Fast I/O, template shortcuts.
Resources:
1.​ Course: C++ Fundamentals (Codecademy)
2.​ Practice: HackerRank C++ Track
Practice:
●​ Rewrite Year 1 Python solutions in C++.

Phase 7: Advanced Algorithms (Month 15–17)


Goals:
●​ Solve 200+ problems using advanced algorithms.
Topics:
●​ Segment trees, Fenwick trees.
●​ Suffix arrays, trie, heavy-light decomposition.
●​ Network flow, bipartite matching.
●​ Convex hull, FFT (for math-heavy problems).
Resources:
1.​ Book: "Competitive Programming in C++" (Antti Laaksonen)
2.​ Advanced Tutorials: USACO Guide
Practice:
●​ Target Codeforces Div2 D/E and LeetCode Hard.

Phase 8: Master Contest Tactics (Month 18–20)


Goals:
●​ Achieve Codeforces Rating 1800+ and LeetCode Contest Rating 2000+.
Strategies:
●​ Solve 3–4 problems in Div2 contests consistently.
●​ Learn to debug quickly (use gdb or IDE debuggers).
●​ Memorize code snippets for common tasks (e.g., segment trees).
Practice:
●​ Virtual contests on Codeforces Gym.
Phase 9: Elite Competitions (Month 21–24)
Goals:
●​ Compete in ICPC/Google Code Jam/Codeforces Div1.
Preparation:
●​ Study past ICPC problems: ICPC Archive.
●​ Master advanced topics:
○​ Persistent data structures.
○​ Mo’s algorithm.
○​ Heavy combinatorics.
Resources:
1.​ Advanced Books: "Algorithm Design Manual" (Skiena)
2.​ Mentorship: Join CP communities (e.g., Codeforces Discuss).
Final Practice:
●​ Solve 5–10 problems/day on Codeforces or Topcoder.

Tools & Habits

1.​ IDEs:
○​ Python: VS Code with Jupyter Notebook.
○​ C++: Code::Blocks, CLion, or OnlineGDB.
2.​ Debugging: Use print() in Python and gdb in C++.
3.​ Revision: Maintain a problem log (track mistakes and patterns).
4.​ Health: Code 4–6 hours daily, but avoid burnout (exercise, sleep).

Key Milestones

Timeline Target

3 months Solve 200+ problems in Python.

6 months Master DFS/BFS and basic DP.

1 year Codeforces Rating 1200+.

18 Transition to C++ and solve 100+ STL-based


months problems.

2 years Codeforces Rating 1900+ (Candidate Master).

Critical Resources

●​ Books:
○​ "Competitive Programming 4" (Halim & Halim).
○​ "Cracking the Coding Interview" (for problem patterns).
●​ Websites:
○​ CP-Algorithms
○​ USACO Guide
●​ YouTube Channels:
○​ Errichto
○​ SecondThread

Weekly Schedule (Example)

●​ Mon-Tue: Study new algorithms (e.g., segment trees).


●​ Wed-Thu: Solve 10 problems on the topic.
●​ Fri: Mock contest (virtual participation).
●​ Sat: Rest/review mistakes.
●​ Sun: Compete in live contests.

🚀
With this roadmap, you’ll progress from a beginner to a Candidate Master in 2 years.
Stay disciplined, embrace the grind, and learn from every wrong submission!

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