The Advent of Code

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The Advent of Code

Steve Jones - SSC Editor

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January 11, 2016 at 8:05 pm

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xsevensinzx One Orange Chip Points: 25560 More actions · Answer 1

Kind of read my mind in the previous post I added on the other editorial.

I use HackerRank.com for a number of languages I use. I really like it and have actually streamed my challenges on TwitchTv. I've bumped into some interesting engineers over the past few months who frequently watch others and like to jump in on the challenges with you.

Unfortunately, the database section of the site is not that great. They are still working on it, but it does offer a good amount of complex SQL challenges too. I've used it primarily for Python and C++.

Being I work mostly in data science these days, I feel short programming challenges or competitive programming does help you stay on your toes in that field and help me retain more of the language when not using it at work.

Rod at work SSC-Dedicated Points: 34011 More actions · Answer 2

I think this is a very good idea, Steve. When I was laid off of my previous job in 2014 I began an earnest job search. That lead to several interviews. What surprised me the most was just how prevalent a small programming task became in the overwhelming majority of interviews. I sought out various self-testing websites to do challenges in order to sharpen my problem solving skill. I consider it one of the best things I did, even while I was unemployed. And I still do one every now and then. It's good to challenge yourself.

Kindest Regards, Rod Connect with me on LinkedIn.

CferMN SSC Eights! Points: 922 More actions · Answer 3

This is a terrific idea! I never knew anything like this existed. I would love to learn other languages as well as enhance my current skill set, but my problem is I can never come up with ways to practice so, once I'm done with the examples in the book or website I use, I don't have anything to practice. I'm really excited to find out there are sites out there that can help me do that.

Since I am most interested in databases, if you could have one here on this site, that would be great. Heck, I may even pay for something like that.

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736362 More actions · Answer 4

If you're looking for other exercises, exercism.io is another place.

Gary Varga SSC Guru Points: 82166 More actions · Answer 5

CofW? (Challenge of the Week)

or if that is too much to start off with how about

CofM!!! (Challenge of the Month)

Gaz

-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!

Gary Varga SSC Guru Points: 82166 More actions · Answer 6

Gary Varga (1/13/2016)
CofW? (Challenge of the Week)
or if that is too much to start off with how about
CofM!!! (Challenge of the Month)

I would recommend it being outside the points system but I am probably wrong.

Gaz

-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!

shoestringdba SSCertifiable Points: 6226 More actions · Answer 7

Project Euler.

Lots of fun.

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Just my $0.02 from over here in the cheap seats of the peanut gallery - please adjust for inflation and/or your local currency.

Rod at work SSC-Dedicated Points: 34011 More actions · Answer 8

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (1/12/2016)
If you're looking for other exercises, exercism.io is another place.

I've never heard of that one Steve, thanks.

Kindest Regards, Rod Connect with me on LinkedIn.

CferMN SSC Eights! Points: 922 More actions · Answer 9

There are already two excellent sites that look like a lot of fun. They'll definitely come in handy to help me with my New Year's resolution to watch less TV. I can see myself getting engrossed in these problems for hours.

Thank you all for your suggestions. And if you have others, I would love to hear about them!

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736362 More actions · Answer 10

Gary Varga (1/13/2016)
Gary Varga (1/13/2016)
CofW? (Challenge of the Week)
or if that is too much to start off with how about
CofM!!! (Challenge of the Month)
I would recommend it being outside the points system but I am probably wrong.

I agree. Outside of current points.

I'm thinking to make it regular, but also something people could pick up anytime and work on.

Gary Varga SSC Guru Points: 82166 More actions · Answer 11

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (1/13/2016)
Gary Varga (1/13/2016)
Gary Varga (1/13/2016)
CofW? (Challenge of the Week)
or if that is too much to start off with how about
CofM!!! (Challenge of the Month)
I would recommend it being outside the points system but I am probably wrong.
I agree. Outside of current points.
I'm thinking to make it regular, but also something people could pick up anytime and work on.

Sounds good. There could be some interesting discussions around solutions.

Gaz

-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!