First Programming Contest

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The purpose of this contest is to assess your understanding of strings in Python.

In this contest, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills related to working with strings in the Python programming language. Strings are a fundamental data type in Python used for representing text, and they play a crucial role in many programming tasks. Your performance in this contest will be an opportunity to showcase your ability to manipulate and work with strings effectively.

Prizes

  • No Price Money For the Contest

Rules

  • The creator of this contest is solely responsible for setting and communicating the eligibility requirements associated with prizes awarded to participants, as well as for procurement and distribution of all prizes. The contest creator holds HackerRank harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, awards, settlements, orders, or fines.
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  1. Languages Under Consideration: We are assessing candidates based on their expertise in three programming languages: Python, C, and Java. These languages are chosen because they are widely used in various software development domains and showcase different programming paradigms, including scripting, system-level programming, and object-oriented programming.

  2. No Strict Rules: We don't impose strict guidelines or constraints on candidates. Instead, we encourage them to showcase their programming skills in their own unique way. This allows candidates to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving abilities.

  3. Proficiency in Programming Languages: We are seeking candidates who exhibit a high level of proficiency in the selected programming languages. Proficiency includes a deep understanding of language syntax, data structures, algorithms, and best practices for writing clean, maintainable code.

  4. Selection Criteria - Time Complexity: One of the key factors we consider is the time complexity of the code candidates write. We value efficient algorithms that can solve problems in a timely manner. Candidates who can optimize their solutions for time complexity will have an advantage.

  5. Selection Criteria - Code Efficiency: Code efficiency is another important criterion. We are looking for code that is well-organized, easy to read, and follows established coding conventions. Efficient code is not just about solving the problem; it's also about making the codebase maintainable and scalable.

  6. Selection Process: Candidates will be evaluated based on their code submissions. The submitted code will be reviewed for correctness, readability, and efficiency. Candidates who excel in these areas will be considered for further evaluation or potential job offers.

  7. Opportunity to Showcase Skills: This evaluation process offers candidates an opportunity to showcase their programming skills and problem-solving abilities. It's not just about solving a specific task; it's about demonstrating the qualities that make a strong programmer in a real-world scenario.

  8. Fair Evaluation: We aim to provide a fair and unbiased evaluation process. Candidates will be assessed solely on their coding skills and the quality of their submissions.

Scoring

  • Each challenge has a pre-determined score.
  • A participant’s score depends on the number of test cases a participant’s code submission successfully passes.
  • If a participant submits more than one solution per challenge, then the participant’s score will reflect the highest score achieved. In a game challenge, the participant's score will reflect the last code submission.
  • Participants are ranked by score. If two or more participants achieve the same score, then the tie is broken by the total time taken to submit the last solution resulting in a higher score

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