✅ Day 592: Accepted on Codeforces! Problem B — Construct the String | Round 634 (Div. 3) One line of code. That's all it took. 🤯 Sometimes competitive programming rewards you for thinking smart, not hard! 🔗Problem Link: https://lnkd.in/g9rzf8JQ 🧩 The Problem: Construct a string of length n such that every consecutive window of size a contains exactly b distinct characters. Use the smallest possible letters of the alphabet. 💡 The Insight — Pure Pattern Recognition: Ask yourself: what's the simplest string that guarantees every window of size a has exactly b distinct characters? 🔑 Just repeat the first b letters of the alphabet cyclically, across all n characters! Why does it work? Any window of size a ≥ b will always contain a full cycle of those b letters ✅ No extra letters are introduced → exactly b distinct chars, never more, never less ✅ Repeating cyclically ensures every window satisfies the constraint ✅ So the formula becomes: For position i → character = chr(ord('a') + i % b) Example: n=7, a=5, b=3 → abcabca ✨ n=6, a=1, b=1 → aaaaaa ✨ n=5, a=2, b=2 → ababa ✨ 📌 Key Takeaway: Before writing complex logic, always ask — "Does a simple repeating pattern satisfy all constraints?" In construction problems, the answer is often YES! 🎯 The elegance of competitive programming lies in finding the minimum structure that satisfies maximum constraints. 🧠 📧 sanjaykasaudhan09@gmail.com 📱 +91-9170580657 📋 Connect with me: https://lnkd.in/g_dRWtri #Codeforces #CompetitiveProgramming #Python #StringConstruction #OneLiner #DSA #ProblemSolving #Accepted #CodingJourney #Programming
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I got tired of online document converters charging for basic features, so I built my own. Meet Radius a simple, secure tool for Word and PDF conversions. How I built it: 🔹 Backend: Python + FastAPI 🔹 Frontend: HTML/CSS 🔹 Goal: Speed, simplicity, and 100% free. Sometimes the best way to learn a new framework is to solve a problem you actually have. The site: https: https://lnkd.in/eGwV45xA #PythonDeveloper #FastAPI #WebDev #ProjectShowcase #Programming #FullStack
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🔥 Day 76 of #100DaysOfCode Solved Climbing Stairs (LeetCode 70) today — a classic Dynamic Programming problem 🚀 At first, it looks simple… but the real learning is in identifying the pattern behind it. 💡 Key Insight: Each step depends on the previous two steps. That’s when it clicked — this is basically a Fibonacci pattern in disguise. Instead of using recursion (which is slow), I used an optimized iterative approach to achieve: ⚡ O(n) time complexity ⚡ O(1) space complexity 📈 Result: ✅ 100% runtime ✅ 90%+ memory efficiency This problem taught me: 👉 Always look for patterns before jumping into coding 👉 Optimization matters as much as correctness Small problems → Big concepts #Day76 #LeetCode #DynamicProgramming #CodingJourney #ProblemSolving #LearnInPublic
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I built a BitTorrent client from scratch. Not using libraries. Not wrapping existing tools. Just raw sockets, async programming, and a lot of protocol reading. Here’s what I learned: • How peer-to-peer systems actually work beyond theory • Why trackers are only a small part of the system • How peers discover, connect, and exchange pieces • The challenges of handling multiple connections asynchronously Building this gave me a much deeper appreciation for distributed systems, especially how resilient and efficient BitTorrent is even today. Still improving it, but this has been one of the most fun and challenging projects I’ve worked on. I have decided to open source the project so others can learn from it GitHub Link: https://lnkd.in/dUMXdq5s Would love feedback or ideas on what to build next 👇 #programming #python #distributedsystems #networking #opensource
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Most people don’t struggle with Dynamic Programming because it’s hard. They struggle because they were never taught how to think in DP. If DP still feels random to you on LeetCode or CodeForces , this is exactly what’s missing. Dynamic Programming is not about memorizing patterns. It’s about understanding states, transitions, and building solutions step by step. This structured series is designed for anyone serious about DSA and problem solving. What you’ll master: • How to think in states and transitions • From basic recursion to advanced DP patterns • DP on arrays, strings, grids, and trees • Optimization techniques (space and time) • Combining DP with Greedy and Binary Search • Solving hard problems with clarity, not guesswork Whether you're preparing for interviews or aiming to get better at contests, this covers both. No random questions. No gaps. Just a clear roadmap to mastering DP the right way. If DP has ever felt confusing, this will change how you approach problems. Playlist: https://lnkd.in/gaBaDQZN Channel: https://lnkd.in/gTRG5v9M #dsa #dynamicprogramming #leetcode #codeforces #coding #interviewprep
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