Is c++ better for competitive programming?

Question

In my university, we are learning c++, i know too much about programming with c#, but now i really want to upgrade my skills, i want to go for algorithms, data structures and all that stuffs. Is c++ better for that.

Answer 1

Not really. The language you're comfortable with is the best (for you) for competitive programming or programming of any kind. If you know C#, you can do it with that too. C++ is generally faster than garbage collected languages like C#, but that speed difference won't really matter.

Ярослав Вернигора(Yaroslav Vernigora)
The OP never asked about machine learning or artificial intelligence or data science....

Answer 2

Hi! python is more suitable for data structures, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. it is lighter. take a look at the "learning" section here and you will find a section dedicated to data science

Answer 3

Apparently yes, I confused data structures with data science

Answer 4

C++ is best for competitive programming it has stl which make your way easier in writing code