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Newcomer Training

Newcomer Training Plan

Welcome! This program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Competitive Programming and help you build a strong foundation.

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Newcomer

Week 1 Introduction to CP & C++ Basics

Introduction to CP, Online Judges (Vjudge, Codeforces), and the training structure.
C++ Crash Course: Basic syntax, variables, data types, and conditions.
Common C++ Errors & Debugging.

Week 2 Loops & Complexity

for, while, and do-while loops.
Time Complexity Basics: Understanding how to measure code efficiency.
Contest Rules & Strategies: Participating in your first contest!

Week 3 Arrays & Functions

1D and 2D Arrays: Storing and manipulating collections of data.
Functions: Writing modular and reusable code.
End-of-week 2-hour contest to apply your new skills.

Week 4 Strings

String manipulation, substrings, and subsequences.
Using built-in C++ string functions effectively.
End-of-week 2-hour contest.

Week 5 Frequency Array

Understanding and implementing frequency arrays for counting and tracking.
End-of-week 2-hour contest.

Week 6 Math Essentials for CP

Revisiting key high school math concepts.
Solving common math-based problems in competitive programming.
End-of-week 2-hour contest.