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Solved Count Custom Filter Required
By PriyaRanjanKumar, history, 2 months ago, In English

Feature Request: Add a Solved Count Filter to the Codeforces Problemset

****I used LLM Model to correct my english.

Hi everyone!

I think one feature that would be very useful in the Codeforces Problemset is a Solved Count Filter.

Currently, we can filter problems by rating, tags, etc., and we can also sort problems by solved count in ascending or descending order. However, there is no option to enter a custom solved-count range.

For example, I would like to search for problems with:

  • Rating: 1000–1200
  • Solved Count: 10,000–15,000
  • Tags: Greedy, Math, Implementation, Binary Search, etc.

It would be great if Codeforces added two input boxes for solved count, something like:

Solved Count: [ Minimum ] — [ Maximum ]

Then users could enter any range they want, for example:

10,000 – 15,000

or

5,000 – 20,000

Why would this be useful?

The current ascending/descending sorting by solved count is helpful, but it doesn't solve the problem completely.

When we sort by solved count, we may get many problems from unusual or special contests mixed together. Sometimes these problems have a low solved count even though they are relatively easy, while some problems with a very high solved count can be extremely easy.

A custom solved-count filter would allow users to choose problems based on the number of people who have solved them, while still combining it with rating and tag filters.

For example, someone preparing for Pupil (1200) could search:

Rating: 1000–1200 Solved Count: 10,000–15,000

This would give them a much more specific set of problems to practice.

I think this would be a simple but very useful addition to the Codeforces Problemset.

If you also think this feature would be useful, please tag @MikeMirzayanov** so that it gets more attention.

Thanks

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Solved count doesn't really mean anything. Solves vary significantly based on the type of contest. For example Div-4s usually have way more participants than other contests, and Non-Codeforces rounds often have less participants. Thus, it may make things more confusing.

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I don't think solved count is always a reliable indicator since participation varies significantly between contests. I think sorting by newer problems is more relevant, especially with rating deflation over time, and then using rating + tags(no tags is good too but if you aren't practicing for a certain topic, but if you do that, than always remember to hide the tags, do problems by ratings are still good) to choose what to practice. Also, you should avoid picking problems mainly based on AC count because they seem easier, if you want to improve, you should struggle more and spend more time thinking. Consistently solving problems that feel too easy won't help you much imo

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btw please stop posting shit blogs like this, even though i use Graytist, it doesn't save good blogs that I only saw for a split second :sob:. it always gets buried by useless blogs like this, so please think like 3+ times before posting a blog.

if you want a feature, you can use an LLM to code up an extension for you, and don't post that here too if you don't think it will be used by many people (do not think of people your rating only, when posting a blog think about people lower your level and higher your level), just don't be selfish.

i may get a lot of downvotes for being a ratist but it is the reality, i only commented on this blog because i just lost a good blog from the recent actions.

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