Gennady Korotkevich
Google Code Jam

TournamentFinals location1st place
2020Online*Gennady Korotkevich
2019San Francisco, United StatesGennady Korotkevich
2018Toronto, CanadaGennady Korotkevich
2017Dublin, IrelandGennady Korotkevich

Is Python allowed in Google Code Jam?

Python is now an approved language in Google’s yearly Code Jam coding contest. For a number of years, Google has run a yearly coding contest named Code Jam. The smartest (young) programmers in the world compete against each other for prizes and fame.

Which programming language is used in Google Code Jam?

In Google Code Jam (for which language statistics are published), C++ is by far the most commonly used language (starting at 40% in the qualification round, reaching 60% in round 2 and over 80% in round 3), with Java and Python being second and third (getting between 10% and 20% usage each).

How do I prepare for Google Code Jam?

The problems in Google Code Jam have a wide range in terms of difficulty. Brushing up the basics such as programming languages, computer science topics, mathematics topics and thorough practice of previously asked questions are the best ways to prepare for the Jam.

Who can participate in Google Code Jam?

3.2 Problems. In each round you will be asked to solve one or more problems, which may include one or more sub-problems.

Is Google Code Jam hard?

Google Code Jam consists of several rounds, and the difficulty is different for each round. Here is the explanation of the difficulty of each round: Qualification round, this is the easiest round, usually it contains a very easy problem that anyone who can code probably will be able to solve it correctly.

Is Python good for Code Jam?

The answer is “yes” – Python is a good tool for competitions with the “open input” format.

How do I get Google Code Jam?

Eligibility

  1. Open to programmers around the world.
  2. You understand and acknowledge the age requirements specified in the Coding Competitions Terms. You understand and acknowledge that you must be at least the Minimum Age to be eligible to attend the onsite Final Round of the CJ Contest.