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Don't you think challanges are stupid?

I think that speed, how you solve or predict results of simple code that hasn't any real use doesn't tell how good you are. But it is true that I have no idea how to really compete in this large community. Things I really like are competitions. Sorry SoloLearn, but challanges are stupid way to compare coding skills of two persons.

11th Aug 2018, 8:10 PM
Jacob
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I think a lot of challenges rather test your intelligence/mathematical skills than your understanding of the programming language. I think of questions like: "What will be the output of this code? a = 185 b = a % 2 c = a ** (b/4) c -= b d = a % b * c print(d)" Yeah, sorry, I don't need to be able to work that out in my head in a couple of seconds to prove that I know how %, ** and -= work...
12th Aug 2018, 6:12 AM
Anna
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Some people really enjoy the challenges. I tend to agree with the whole speed thing (although it's good to be a little speedy for interviews), but I didn't think that was a reason to poo-poo the whole thing just because it's not a flavor that appeals to me. You can ignore or decline challenges. You can also turn off all your weapons so no one can challenge you. It's really quite optional.
11th Aug 2018, 9:04 PM
Janning⭐
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send your feedback via the in-app feature or via their email info@sololearn.com
11th Aug 2018, 8:32 PM
hinanawi
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I think it's actually very good that the questions include a bit of maths. First of all it helps to keep your mind sharp. I also sometimes run out of time because I'm trying to memorize results in head while analysing loops. Don't think it's a problem. A programmer should be able to calculate some stuff in own memory as it could be used while analysing software. 😉
14th Aug 2018, 10:37 PM
luke.pchr
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I agree
11th Aug 2018, 9:08 PM
Jacob
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There are different TYPES of questions in challenges. Some of them are even multiple chose questions. And of course, I have my favorite types of questions, that I'm sure can solve with high accuracy. Some of them are difficult and I need more time than it's given. And some of the questions I can't digest, too. BUT, guys, it's a game! It's supposed to give a lot of fun. Who really cares about how many points you get or loose? Challenge your friend or a stranger is just great, regardless of the result. It you need something deeper, I think it's not the right place. There many resources where you can train you programming skills better.
12th Aug 2018, 6:53 AM
William
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