Getting Started | Notion

To get started you need to:

Pick a language
Pick a coding environment
Learn some of the coding fundamentals in your chosen language

Python vs C++ vs anything else

Python pros	Python cons
easy to learn - great for beginners	runs very slowly
very readable english-like syntax	becomes less and less popular in competitive programming the better and better you get
learn it in FOC	UMCPC generally uses C++
very popular language in general

C++ pros	C++ cons
runs fast	harder to learn
very popular for competitive programming	weird looking syntax
is very similar to C, which you learn in FOA	i’m sure there's more…
a lot of UMCPC content is in C++

Ultimately, if you’re already familiar with a language, just go with that.
If you’re completely new :
- Learn Python if you want to jump straight into solving problems.
- Learn C++ if you’re willing to spend some time getting used to the syntax and language.
Remember you can always change languages whenever you want! If you can’t decide, flip a coin.

Coding environment

VSCode
Sublime text
Other text editors

It doesn’t really matter. VSCode is the most popular and considered the most beginner friendly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMWD7wfhgNY

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