u/Chatpati-aalu-tikki

so i've done 2 hackathons now and lost both. going into my third one soon (general AI/ML track) and i want to actually build something that stands a chance. my stack is python + ML, team of 2-3. so my stack is python + ML, team of 2-3.honestly the hardest part isn't building, it's picking the right idea.for those who've actually won ...,what made your project click? was it the idea, the polish, the way you pitched it and if you've got ideas that worked well in AI/ML hackathons, drop them below

Any hackathon winning idea for aiml

I haven't won any hackathon yet ( participated in 2 only)

hey everyone, need some guidance 🙏

i'm in my 2nd semester right now and i've decided to finally get serious about DSA. i know i want to start with arrays,that part's pretty clear to me. but i'm stuck on one thing before i actually begin.

should i learn STL before starting or just jump into arrays first? like i've heard vectors, maps, sets etc. are super useful for CP and interviews down the line. is STL gonna confuse me more?

also what resources do you guys recommend for STL specifically? most stuff i find online assumes you already know DSA which is kinda frustrating when you're just starting out. a beginner friendly YouTube playlist or any website would be really helpful.

for context - i know basic C++ (loops, functions, a bit of pointers). sticking with C++ because most seniors told me it's better for CP. my goal is to be placement-ready by 3rd or 4th year and i'm willing to put in daily time, just need a clear starting point.

if any alumni or seniors here can share how they started out or what they'd do differently, that'd honestly mean a lot. don't wanna waste time going down the wrong path 😅

hey everyone, need some guidance 🙏

i'm in my 2nd semester right now and i've decided to finally get serious about DSA. i know i want to start with arrays,that part's pretty clear to me. but i'm stuck on one thing before i actually begin.

should i learn STL before starting or just jump into arrays first? like i've heard vectors, maps, sets etc. are super useful for CP and interviews down the line. is STL gonna confuse me more?

also what resources do you guys recommend for STL specifically? most stuff i find online assumes you already know DSA which is kinda frustrating when you're just starting out. a beginner friendly YouTube playlist or any website would be really helpful.

for context - i know basic C++ (loops, functions, a bit of pointers). sticking with C++ because most seniors told me it's better for CP. my goal is to be placement-ready by 3rd or 4th year and i'm willing to put in daily time, just need a clear starting point.

if any alumni or seniors here can share how they started out or what they'd do differently, that'd honestly mean a lot. don't wanna waste time going down the wrong path 😅