First and foremost, a huge thank you to the creators and team behind Codeforces for providing such an incredible platform. Your hard work has made competitive programming accessible and engaging for programmers around the world. However, there’s one enhancement that could make Codeforces even better: fixed contest days.
Predictable Scheduling
Imagine if contests were held on the same day every week—say, every Saturday. This regularity would allow participants to plan their practice and participation with ease. No more uncertainty or scrambling to fit contests into unpredictable schedules. A fixed day each week means you can integrate these events into your routine seamlessly.
Boosting Participation
A predictable schedule encourages more consistent participation. Knowing exactly when contests will take place helps you set aside time to prepare and compete. This could lead to increased engagement and a more vibrant community. Regular contests could become a weekly highlight, bringing more excitement and involvement.
Smoother Experience
One of the hassles of the current system is the unpredictability of contest announcements. Fixed contest days would eliminate this uncertainty, offering a smoother, more reliable experience. You wouldn’t need to check the site constantly for updates or worry about missing out due to sudden changes. Instead, you’d have a dependable schedule to look forward to.
Global Fairness
Codeforces is used by people from various time zones. Fixed contest days could enhance fairness by rotating times or offering different slots. This would ensure everyone, no matter their location, has a fair chance to participate, fostering a more inclusive environment.
Considering Myself
I have classes on Tuesdays and Fridays, so when contests are scheduled on these days, it often disrupts my studies. Fixed contest days would help me manage both my academic and competitive programming commitments better.
In Conclusion
Fixed contest days could be a simple yet powerful change, making Codeforces even more reliable, engaging, and inclusive. Let’s support this idea and see how it could elevate our competitive programming experience!
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chatGPT
Clearly visible that he has used ChatGPT
But I think he has a point !
Mike and the team are clever. Some people can participate on weekends, some on Fridays, some cannot participate on Mondays etc. There is no universal day in the week which is good for everyone. So it is good that there is no fixed days for contests and everyone can find a day and a contest to participate in.
But still some can manage on a fixed day
Mike can observe on which day the most user are online
You see, if they fix the days, say they never hold contests on Monday, then some people will never participate at all. But now they have chance. I think Mike understands your concerns, but he uses such irregular schedule for some rational reason.
but imagine someone who cant participate exclusively on saturdays, in that case that person would never be able to participate. by spreading out the schedule and making it inconsistent it provides a fair chance to everyone, even though it might not be efficient.