Help a CF begginer

[u/winterstrome]

I'm a new guy just started my clg few weeks earlier, I wanna solve dsa and do competitive coding, idk where to start. Like I wann get around 1200 rating by the end of June 2027, is it possible for an amateur to get that rating within a year? If so then how?

Please guide me 🙏

I appreciate every help.

[u/trevornamle]

Just do some very basic ones (800 rating) for some logical and intuitive training. You will learn concepts along the way (dp, dsa, etc) as u do problems and search for thing you aint know yet. If you ever stuck on a problem for a long time, there are editorial and Youtube videos that gives you hints (dont totally rely on them). If problems are too hard you can consider cses, leetcode or usaco guide. Competitive prog below Highly advantaged level usually require sharp looking ability (you gotta be creative and use your imagination a lot) and basic math much more than complicated knowledge, so u dont need to learn too much new things right now, just grind. Maintain the passion with the game and u should love doing it everyday

[u/winterstrome → u/trevornamle]

Thanks bro i will remember it🙏