Problem Solving community

[wolfsinner]

I've done this in the past for some forums, and was just wondering if the LTT community is up to this.

My proposal is the following: every week (at least) I'd supply a problem for the community to solve. Any programming language is valid and accepted, and the idea is to discuss solutions and implementations, as well as any topics related to the given problem.

I would start with easy problems, moving on to more difficult problems when appropriate. This is usually a great learning experience for everyone involved, especially if the community is active.

 

However, I'd first like to know whether a significant amount of users are interested in being active with this kind of activity (4-6 would be a good number). Would you take part in this?

[wng_kingsley7]

I've done this in the past for some forums, and was just wondering if the LTT community is up to this.

My proposal is the following: every week (at least) I'd supply a problem for the community to solve. Any programming language is valid and accepted, and the idea is to discuss solutions and implementations, as well as any topics related to the given problem.

I would start with easy problems, moving on to more difficult problems when appropriate. This is usually a great learning experience for everyone involved, especially if the community is active.

 

However, I'd first like to know whether a significant amount of users are interested in being active with this kind of activity (4-6 would be a good number). Would you take part in this?

sure...I'm more of a bystander to look at other members answers. I will try though.

It'll be like the @CornOnJacob build-off week although he's hasn't been online recently

[Levent]

sure why not count me in

[Ciccioo]

Love it!

[Maximation]

Amazing! I would like to participate

[Nuluvius]

Would it be too unfair if I did?  :lol:

[wolfsinner]

I'm happy to see the community is willing to do this.  :lol:

I'll whip up a simple interface through which you can test if your implementation's results are correct. The first problem should come out later today, or tomorrow. 

 

 

Would it be too unfair if I did?  :lol:

 

It's not a matter of winning or losing, so there's really no concept of fairness. You are more than welcome to participate! If you find the problems easy, share your solution and help out others who may be struggling. Or maybe you'll have trouble solving something, and others may help you figure it out! 

[AustinB]

Well as I am fairly nooby at PHP I would be interested.

It'll be a separate Thread right? + How often will challenges be?

[CornOnJacob]

I've done this in the past for some forums, and was just wondering if the LTT community is up to this.

My proposal is the following: every week (at least) I'd supply a problem for the community to solve. Any programming language is valid and accepted, and the idea is to discuss solutions and implementations, as well as any topics related to the given problem.

I would start with easy problems, moving on to more difficult problems when appropriate. This is usually a great learning experience for everyone involved, especially if the community is active.

 

However, I'd first like to know whether a significant amount of users are interested in being active with this kind of activity (4-6 would be a good number). Would you take part in this?

I might try to solve a problem if I have time, but I will probably just stick around for the discussion. If I've learned anything from the build-offs I run, it's to not be too worried about participation. The number of entries has ranged from 4 to 20+, and the number of votes from 1 to 50+. As long as people are programming, problem-solving, and having a good discussion, it'll be great.

 

P.S. @wng_kingsley7 the next contest is up

[wolfsinner]

It'll be a separate Thread right? + How often will challenges be?

 

Every problem will have its own thread. I intend to release a new problem every week. 

I already decided on this week's problem, I just need to write it up. Should be up later today, or tomorrow.

[Tigerbomb8]

Please add the all solutions in spoiler tags.. 

 

[spoiler=Optional title]text[/spoiler]

happiness = 50tolerance = 60if happiness > tolerance :    print "Hello"else:    print "Get me coffee"

Code can be put in here..

NOTE: You can view the actual markup of your post by clicking the switch in the top left of the editor..

[Ciccioo]

Please add the all solutions in spoiler tags.. 

 

[spoiler=Optional title]text[/spoiler]

happiness = 50tolerance = 60if happiness > tolerance :    print "Hello"else:    print "Get me coffee"

Code can be put in here..

NOTE: You can view the actual markup of your post by clicking the switch in the top left of the editor..

 

ahaha yeah, i kinda have the feeling that he knows how to use a spoiler tag :rolleyes: