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Codeforces Editorial Blocker – Solve First, Read Later!
By Ashar-Usmani, history, 13 hours ago, In English

Do you often find yourself checking the editorial too soon?

Struggling for a few minutes and then giving up is a habit that prevents real learning. To improve problem-solving skills, it’s essential to think deeply before looking at solutions.

Introducing Codeforces Editorial Blocker

This browser extension ensures that you spend more time thinking before reading the editorial. Instead of instantly accessing the solution, you will have to:

  • Answer a series of problem-solving questions.
  • Wait for a cooldown period before gaining access to the editorial.

Why Use This Extension?

Many programmers struggle with the urge to check the editorial too soon. This extension helps by enforcing a process that ensures you:

  • Try multiple approaches before giving up.
  • Develop patience and problem-solving endurance.
  • Strengthen your ability to recognize patterns and techniques.

Try it out and see the difference in your approach. Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

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13 hours ago, # |
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that's something new

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13 hours ago, # |
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woahh. thats right on point. usefull

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12 hours ago, # |
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The popup and timer when trying to disable the extension is great.

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this is a fun implementation

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I have a bad habit of opening editorials very quickly, thank you for this <3

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Nice extension!

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Just don't open it too soon?

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    same issue with social media addiction. Its easy to say stop scrolling but hard to actually do it for someone whose used to it

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This is pretty useful. I have a bad habit of opening editorials without spending enough time on the quesion

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