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I wonder how long until they drop the leaderboard entirely. Most people are not realistically shooting for a spot on the leaderboard. It adds novelty value to
by adverbly 3y ago
I wonder how long until they drop the leaderboard entirely.
Most people are not realistically shooting for a spot on the leaderboard.
It adds novelty value to know that some geniuses are out there who can solve a problem in 20 minutes which takes me over 4 hours, but the main value is my private leaderboard, and the enjoyment of solving the puzzles.
- internetter 3y agoConversely, there is this whole other subsection of people who play the AOC to place on the leaderboard (I do not – too late at night). It's fascinating to see their strategies. Personally, I focus on reproducible code, whereas they just want the answer, so often they run it in the console of the AOC website. Also, they have all developed their own libraries for common problems. It's an art, and it's fascinating to watch the videos they release.
- mckn1ght 3y agoYep, private leaderboards are where it’s at for me. Global pseudonymization dilutes accountability. I much prefer the book club feel of paying with people I know and trust, who all discuss the solutions as they work through them and are happy to provide hints to those who want them.