Requirements
- Comfortable programming in C++
Description
Prepare for the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) Silver Competitions and other programming contests! This course is the first part of a series that will give you an overview of the algorithms you need to perform well in contests such as USACO, Codeforces, and more. This course will specifically cover how to sort in Java/C++ and how to solve sorting-related problems.
Topics Covered
STL Sort Function and Comparator
Structures and Sorting
Problem-Solving Practice
Websites/Contest Sites Used
Codeforces
USACO
This course will contain problems from these websites. It is recommended that you make an account (free) on these websites so you can solve the problems we will go over.
Content Overview
Suitable for beginner programmers. It is preferred that you are familiar with the C++ programming language. This course will contain lectures on sorting and video solutions to actual Codeforces/USACO problems.
Prerequisites
Comfortable with programming in C++
Who this course is for
Anyone who is interested in competitive programming
Anyone who is interested in learning more about algorithms and data structures
Anyone who wants to prepare for the USACO Silver competitions
Who this course is for:
- Anyone aiming to qualify for USACO Gold
- Anyone interested in algorithms and data structures
- Anyone interested in competitive programming
Instructors
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 4,408 Reviews
- 106,625 Students
- 12 Courses
AlgoSTEM is a non-profit organization led by Akshaj Gupta and Arushi Gupta that aims to increase accessibility to STEM education. Through its free online courses, AlgoSTEM has taught 60,000+ students worldwide. AlgoSTEM instructors are experienced and knowledgeable about various subjects, including computer science, math, and various sciences.
Along with having multiple Udemy courses, AlgoSTEM has a popular YouTube channel that covers solutions to coding problems, including those from Leetcode, Codeforces, Codechef, and various math competitions.
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 100 Reviews
- 5,800 Students
- 2 Courses
Sama Setty is an incoming freshman at MIT from Fremont, CA. As an experienced competitive programmer, she has taught algorithms at her high school, AlphaStar Academy, and various libraries around the Bay Area. She began creating her own curriculum targeted for USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) contestants after noticing the lack of free, structured resources available to them.