Although Christmas is still a few days away, I couldn't wait to extend my heartfelt wishes to all. May this upcoming holiday season bring you joy, peace, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

An Early Gift: Tips and Resources for Competitive Programming

As an early Christmas present, I'd like to share some valuable advice and resources to enhance your competitive programming journey:

1. Consistent Practice

Just as the holiday spirit warms our hearts, regular practice strengthens your programming skills. Dedicate time each day to solve problems of varying difficulty to build and refine your abilities.

2. Study Algorithms and Data Structures

Understanding the fundamentals is like knowing the lyrics to your favorite carol. Resources like the book "Competitive Programming: Manual for ICPC and IOI Contests" by Steven Halim provide comprehensive coverage of these topics.

3. Participate in Competitions

Joining contests is akin to participating in festive games; it adds excitement and hones your skills. Platforms like the current one (Codeforces) and AtCoder host regular competitions that you can join.

Consider this guidance a prelude to the gifts under your tree, aimed at propelling you toward success in competitive programming. Happy early holidays and joyful coding!