Competitive/Collaborative Programming Class

ICPC Computer Programming Contest Prep

Problem Solving in Computer Science

Fall 2012 -- CSC 2700 Section 02

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There are a number of references that you should look into. Below is a short list to start with.

Books
- The Psychology of Computer Programming - Silver Anniversary Editioni
  Author: Gerald M. Weinberg
  Publisher: Dorset House
  ISBN: 0-932633-42-0
  Description: This book was first written over 25 years ago - and it is possibly more correct now than when it was written. Even though some of the examples seem a little dated, if you plan to make a living in the computer field, you should read this book. The Silver Anniversary Edition includes chapter-by-chapter updates by the original author.
- Introduction to Algorithms (Amazon)
  Authors: Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein
  Publisher: McGraw Hill
  ISBN: 0-07-013151-1
  Description: This is the book to get and study. If you know the material in this book (and can understand the book), you are ready to go out and design/implement software. This should be your bible (at least a good starting place).
- Programmers At Work
  Author: Lammers Susan
  Description: Interview with some of the people who shaped the computer industry. Out of Print. Dr. Dobbs Journal offers a CD including the full text of the book and other interviews for $25.
- Programming Challenges by Steven S. Skiena and Miguel Revilla
- Art of Programming Contest by Ahmed Shamsul Arefin
- Problems on Algorithms by Ian Parberry
- Competitive Programming by Steven Halim, Felix Halim
Web Articles about Programming Contests
- ACM Articles
  - ACM article about Teamwork in Programming Contests (local copy)
  - Common Mistakes in Online and Real-time Contests
Other Programming Contest Classes
- Algorithmic Problem Solving and Programming in a Competitve Environment
Useful Web Sites
- UVa Online Judge
Contest Stratedgy, Hints
- Common Mistakes in Online and Real-time Contests
- Training ICPC Teams: A Technical Guide
- Programming Competition Coaches Workshop - contains "Teamwork in Programming Contests: 3 * 1 = 4"
- HOW TO DO BETTER IN 24 HOURS ONLINE JUDGES
- Tips for Beginners to do well in contest
Referenced Slashdot articles:
- How Do I Get Back a Passion For Programming?
- Career Advice: Don't Call Yourself a Programmer
Cheat Sheets
- Cheat Sheet indicies
- C/C++ sheets
  - C++ (1 sheet bifold)
- Perl
  - Perl Cheat Sheet
  - Perl Quick Reference Card (double sided sheet trifold)
  - Perl predefined variables
- PHP
  - PHP (1 page)
- Python
  - Python Cheat Sheet (one page)
  - Python 2.7 (45 pages)
  - Python 2.6 (50 pages)
- Regular Expressions
- Unix/Linux
  - Unix/Linux Command Reference (1 page)
  - The One Sheet Linux Manual
- Vi/Vim
- Linux/Bash
- Regular Expressions
  - Regular Expressions
- LSU HPC Training Sessions
Contest News
- University of Chicago to host North American programming contest April 14-15

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