From Noob to Expert: My Journey in Competitive Programming 🚀 | 1000+ Problems Solved

I’m Shivank Shukla aka The Algorithm, a 2024 graduate from IIT Bhilai. Over the past few years, I’ve dedicated hundreds of hours to solving problems — failing, learning, and slowly improving. Today, I’m proud to share: ⭐ 5★ on CodeChef 🧠 Expert on Codeforces 🛡️ LeetCode Guardian (Top 0.32%) 📚 Solved 1000+ problems across platforms But none of this came easy. There were times I felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure if I was even progressing. What helped me grow? 🔹 Staying consistent over being intense 🔹 Mastering the fundamentals (arrays, strings, recursion, trees, graphs, DP) 🔹 Truly understanding every solution 🔹 Upsolving after contests 🔹 Using high-quality resources 🔹 Tracking weak spots and learning from mistakes 🔹 Reflecting after each session If you’re grinding DSA or CP, just remember: there’s no shortcut — but there is a clear path. Walk it daily. 🔥 If I can do it, you absolutely can. #KeepGrinding #IITBhilai #CodeforcesExpert #5StarCodeChef #LeetCodeGuardian #DSA #CompetitiveProgramming #CodingJourney #FromNoobToPro #1000ProblemsClub #DSATips #DSAGrind #CPMotivation #DeveloperLife #DailyPractice #CodingReels