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Does scoring well on these contests typically translate into being a good coder in business? (I'm genuinely curious, not implying anything). It certainly mean
by supahfly_remix 12y ago
Does scoring well on these contests typically translate into being a good coder in business? (I'm genuinely curious, not implying anything). It certainly means one is bright. Would one be perpetually bored not finding coding for money challenging?
- jblz 12y agoI can't speak for typical or usual, but, I attended 2 ACM ICPC regionals (southeast) & am gainfully employed in software. Last I knew, my two teammates were as well. Of course raw coding talent & algorithmic skill are paramount, but what's neat about this contest is there is only one keyboard per team, so things like these quickly set teams apart: * ordering the problems according to difficulty * architecting a solution before implementing it * concise, effective, communication * using brute force when elegance adds time * knowing your environment like the back of your hand * ability to thrive under pressure In my opinion, skills like these translate really well to success in the fast-paced, agile shops that are flourishing in many markets.