{"product_id":"competitive-programming-primer-ace-the-basics-of-coding-challenges-with-step-by-step-problem-solving-strategies-9798263934606","title":"Competitive Programming Primer: Ace the basics of coding challenges with step-by-step problem solving strategies","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Amara Hawthorn\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Programming - Algorithms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolving coding challenges isn't just about knowing syntax-it's about \u003cb\u003ethinking in algorithms\u003c\/b\u003e, spotting patterns fast, and writing solutions that pass every test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly primer gives you a clear, structured path into \u003cb\u003ecompetitive programming\u003c\/b\u003e. You'll learn the core techniques behind common problems, practice with guided examples, and build a reusable playbook you can apply to any challenge-without feeling overwhelmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll discover how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnalyze constraints and choose the \u003cb\u003eright approach\u003c\/b\u003e before coding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster fundamentals: \u003cb\u003etime complexity, Big-O, and problem patterns\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eImplement essential techniques: \u003cb\u003ebinary search, two pointers, sliding window\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTackle classic topics: \u003cb\u003egraphs, greedy, recursion, dynamic programming\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign robust \u003cb\u003etest cases\u003c\/b\u003e, debug quickly, and avoid common pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrite clean, contest-ready solutions with \u003cb\u003epseudocode templates\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this book is for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew programmers who want a \u003cb\u003econfidence-boosting path\u003c\/b\u003e into challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents and self-taught devs preparing for \u003cb\u003econtests or practice platforms\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to upgrade from writing code to \u003cb\u003esolving problems effectively\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end, you'll think like a problem solver, recognize patterns on sight, and ship solutions you can trust-\u003cb\u003eunder time limits\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46333050847383,"sku":"9798263934606","price":1618.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798263934606.webp?v=1768668482","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/competitive-programming-primer-ace-the-basics-of-coding-challenges-with-step-by-step-problem-solving-strategies-9798263934606","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}