Hello Codeforces!
I decided to write my first blog about my journey on Codeforces and my goal of reaching 1000 rating.
I started solving problems on Codeforces about 8 months ago. At first, everything felt difficult. Even some of the easiest problems took me a lot of time to understand.
So far, I have solved 14 problems, and my current rating is 918.
What I learned
During this journey, I learned that competitive programming is not only about knowing algorithms. It is also about:
reading the problem carefully; thinking about edge cases; learning from wrong submissions; practicing regularly; and, most importantly, not giving up.
Sometimes I spend a lot of time on a problem and still cannot solve it. But after reading the editorial and understanding the solution, I usually learn something new.
My goal
My next goal is simple:
Reach 1000 rating.
After that, I want to continue improving and learn more algorithms and problem-solving techniques.
I know that 1000 rating is only the beginning, but reaching it would be a nice milestone for me.
Final thoughts
I am still a beginner, and I have a lot to learn. I hope that by writing this blog, I can track my progress and look back at it in the future.
If you are also a beginner, remember:
Don't compare your progress with others. Just keep solving problems and improving.
See you at 1000!
— userz_1
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