Introduction
- Online Coding Competition
- Algorithmic Puzzles
- Designed by Google Engineers
- 8 Challenges hosted throughout the year
- Timmezone friendly rounds
Format of a Kick Start Round
- 3 hours
- 3 algorithmic problems
- 12 supported coding languages
- C++
- Python
Multiple test sets (visible vs. hidden)- (different in 2020, it won't give the small testcases, and also just upload the code and compile online)
- (unfortunately, it won't tell you the case when you get WA)
- New feature in 2019: Interactive Problems
- New feature in 2020: All test sets are visible verdict test sets
Terms
- WA: wrong answer
- RE: runtime error
- TLE: time limit exceed
(✓) means passed the testcases during the competition
Cut-off Score: 51
- Problem A: Even Digits
- 8 points, 15 points
- Problem B: Lucky Dip
- 10 points, 19 points
- Problem C: Scrambled Words
- 18 points, 30 points
Note: Unlike previous editions, in Kick Start 2020, all test sets are visible verdict test sets, meaning you receive instant feedback upon submission.
Rank 3122/10925
- Problem A: Allocation
- 5 points (✓), 7 points (✓)
- Problem B: Plates
- 9 points (✓), 15 points (✓)
- Problem C: Workout
- 11 points, 18 points
- Problem D: Bundling
- 14 points, 21 points
Others' Solution
- NewCoder - Google Online Coding Course (2018)
- GeeksforGeeks - How to begin with Competitive Programming?
- GeeksforGeeks - Tips and Tricks for Competitive Programmers | Set 1 (For Beginners)