What is the benefit of CodeChef?

The mission of CodeChef College Chapters is to build a robust Competitive Programming culture in educational institutions. College Chapters help students become better problem solvers by fostering learning and professional development.

Does coding look good on a resume?

Learning to write computer code can be a valuable skill in a wide variety of industries. If you are interested in adding computer coding to your list of professional abilities, it’s helpful to consider some skills associated with it.

Is CodeChef acquired by Unacademy?

In the year 2020, the custodianship of CodeChef was handed over to Unacademy from Directi. After the transition, CodeChef is led by Bhavin Turakhia, and Gaurav Munjal.

Is CodeForces necessary for placement?

Though it will definitely help you in getting to the solution faster and coding it quickly if you are good at CP. So, the short answer is: It is not essential but is definitely something that we would encourage you to try and see if you like it.

Is it necessary to enter contests on CodeChef to get hired?

Not necessary something that will matter to your interviewer. Codechef: Codechef’s contests are good but their rating system and its relatively short age has not made it popular among recruiters. Codeforces: Another good platform with nice contests where you will get to learn new things that will improve your understanding of concepts.

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.

How do I get a Top Rank in popular coding sites?

Getting a top rank in popular coding sites is not easy. It requires months of dedication, could even become an addiction like gaming and chess for some young brains. If you are really fond of math, data structures and algorithms then enroll into a good university and do a PhD in those areas.

How to get good at writing fast codes and improving implementation?

To get good at writing fast codes and improving your implementation, you can follow this: My personal advice is to start practicing on TopCoder .