Is competitive programming a mistake for beginners?
It can be overwhelming. Beginners should focus on standard DSA fundamentals first. Competitive programming can be pursued later if it aligns with your interests.
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Yes. Memorization prevents you from developing analytical skills. Focus on understanding the logical pattern instead of the code syntax.
Forgetting is normal if you don't practice consistently. Use spaced repetition revisit and re-solve problems you struggled with periodically.
Start with Easy problems to build fundamental concepts and syntax familiarity. Only move to Medium problems once you can confidently solve Easy ones.
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