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alexeygrigorev/codeforces-solutions-java

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TLDR

A personal archive of Java solutions to Codeforces competitive programming puzzles and university algorithm coursework from 2012-2013. Browse the code to see approaches for solving tricky logic and optimization problems.

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    What it does
      Java solutions archive
      Codeforces puzzles
      Coursework from classes
    Content types
      Algorithm solutions
      Optimization problems
      Data structure examples
    Use cases
      Interview prep
      Algorithm study
      Course reference
    Audience
      Students
      Interview candidates
      Competitive programmers
    Nature of project
      Historical snapshot
      Not maintained
      Personal learning archive
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Study worked examples of competitive programming solutions in Java

USE CASE 2

Learn algorithm design patterns by browsing solutions to timed coding puzzles

USE CASE 3

Reference optimization techniques from a discrete optimization course

USE CASE 4

Practice reading Java code that solves mathematical and logic challenges

What is it built with?

Java

How does it compare?

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Stars111
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2020-10-032016-11-25
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

No build setup needed, just open individual Java files in any editor or IDE to read the code.

In plain English

This repository is a personal collection of Java solutions to competitive programming problems from Codeforces, a popular online platform where programmers solve algorithmic puzzles against the clock. It also includes coursework from a couple of algorithm and optimization classes. The author originally wrote this code around 2012 and 2013, recently found it on an old hard drive, and decided to preserve it online rather than delete it. At its core, the project is essentially a personal code archive. Instead of building a runnable application with an interface, it contains individual Java files that each tackle a specific mathematical or programming challenge. You would look through the code to see how the author approached tricky logic puzzles, implemented data structures, or applied optimization techniques. The README is quite sparse, so it does not go into detail about exactly which algorithms or specific problems are included. The primary audience is people learning or practicing competitive programming and algorithm design. If you are a student taking a data structures course, or a developer preparing for technical coding interviews, browsing these solutions could give you ideas for how to break down complex problems. For example, if you are trying to understand how to optimize a routing problem or sort data efficiently, seeing working examples from a completed Coursera discrete optimization course can be a helpful study aid. What stands out about this project is its nature as a historical snapshot rather than a maintained tool. The code is over a decade old, meaning it reflects Java practices and course materials from that specific era. It is not a framework or an actively updated library, but rather a raw, unpolished look at one developer's learning journey from their early programming days.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me set up a Java project in my IDE so I can compile and run individual solution files from this Codeforces solutions repository.
Prompt 2
Walk me through how to read and understand a competitive programming solution in Java, using one of the files from this repo as an example.
Prompt 3
I want to practice competitive programming in Java. Show me how to use this repo's solutions as reference material while I solve similar Codeforces problems on my own.
Prompt 4
Compare an algorithmic approach from this 2012 Java solutions archive to a modern Java solution for the same type of problem and explain what changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is codeforces-solutions-java?

A personal archive of Java solutions to Codeforces competitive programming puzzles and university algorithm coursework from 2012-2013. Browse the code to see approaches for solving tricky logic and optimization problems.

What language is codeforces-solutions-java written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java.

Is codeforces-solutions-java actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2020-10-03).

How hard is codeforces-solutions-java to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is codeforces-solutions-java for?

Mainly developer.

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