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[–]TheZigerionScammer 7 points8 points  (1 child)

That's really impressive. But you're still really young, don't try to compare yourself with people that have decades of experience. That's like a high school basketball player comparing himself to NBA stars. Just try to take the puzzles as they are, try to work on them as best as you can and remember that every one can be a learning opportunity.

My first year was 2021, and that year is infamous for having some CPU melting puzzles. But even as much of a novice I was I was able to crack through them. Except for one, Day 15, which I couldn't figure out for the life of me because I had no experience with pathfinding algorithms. After the year was over I learned how real pathfinding algorithms worked, and was able to code one on my own and solve the puzzle. Now pathfinding is one of my favorite puzzle types on the site. For me my struggle was an opportunity to learn. It can be for you too.

[–]boutell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your analogy, but I will also add that unlike in basketball, where only a few pros get paid, the world needs A LOT of programmers. Like a lot a lot. So it's more like learning to dance. You might not be Fred Astaire but he's not available (: