Hey CodeForces,

27th July 2024 that's yesterday marked another exciting contest for me, Codeforces Round 962 (Div. 3). I later found out that it was unrated, but I remained determined to give it my best. I managed to solve three problems: A — Legs, B — Scale, and C — Sort.

For each problem, I made sure to thoroughly think through the solution and read the problem statement carefully, aiming to avoid the need to re-read. This strategy helped streamline my approach. However, I encountered a Time Limit Exceeded (TLE) issue with problem C — Sort when using a map approach. To overcome this, I switched to a prefix sum approach, which worked and allowed me to solve the problem successfully.

The contest was an enjoyable experience, and I had a lot of fun tackling the problems and finding solutions. It gave me a boost of confidence to solve more quality questions and participate in future contests. I'm eager to continue improving and honing my skills in competitive programming.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.

Sincerely,
Mickeey