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Competitive coding contests are in a way similar to chess or olympiads and it is a sport in itself. For all the years I have spent and observed on topcoder, Go
by azaxacavaba 10y ago
Competitive coding contests are in a way similar to chess or olympiads and it is a sport in itself.
For all the years I have spent and observed on topcoder, Google Code Jam and others I haven't seen a lot of women coders reaching the top, not even from Russia. So what these girls are achieving is a big deal and should inspire many. It is a little disappointing to see comments like they didn't crush because they didn't get the first prize. Consistent winning of multiple contests is definitely something and they are doing it pretty well.
- oolongCat 10y agoI think most of the negative comments are here, because of the sexist tone of the author of this article. What these girls have archived is something we should celebrate, not as a victory for the sexes, but as a sign that more and more young people are learning to code.
- azazqadir 10y agoExactly. It's good to see that young people today are taking interest in coding, be it a girl or a boy that doesn't matter.