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TopCoder problems quickly become pattern recognition and that becomes (brain) muscle memory. Knowing exact solutions to exact problems is not helpful.
by davidbyttow 13y ago
TopCoder problems quickly become pattern recognition and that becomes (brain) muscle memory.
Knowing exact solutions to exact problems is not helpful.
- surano 13y agoit is helpful is most cases, but it has to be just a tool not a goal. a developer can reach the same thinking level just by working on its personal projects and by searching and reading about algorithms. However timed problems improve rapidity, which enterprise-oriented skill.
- RohitS5 13y agoI agree, whole purpose of those learning is to improve thinking ability and problem solving skills, but it also intention of learner, which makes difference.