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Expected Knowledge

Authors: Nathan Wang, Benjamin Qi

What you're expected to know before continuing onto the rest of USACO Bronze.

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Expected Knowledge

What if I'm not comfortable with basic coding (yet)?

This guide assumes you know the following topics in either C++, Java, or Python:

  • Variables
    • Data types
  • Reading Input
  • Writing Output
  • Loops
  • If / Else
  • Logical operators
  • Functions
    • Basic Recursion (a function calling itself)
  • Arrays
    • Multidimensional Arrays

C++

Pro Tip

For C++, knowledge of pointers, structs and classes is useful but not required.

Java

In particular, contestants using Java should be familiar with roughly the first half of AP Computer Science A.

Python

Getting Started

It's probably best to start with shorter problems than those you typically find in USACO Bronze. The following resources may be helpful for familiarizing yourself with your language of choice.

Resources
CodeSignal

no need to handle input or output

VPlanet

basic problemsets with and without nested loops

CSES

up to and including "Palindrome Reorder"

Introductory USACO Bronze Problems

StatusSourceProblem NameDifficultyTags
BronzeVery Easy
CFVery Easy
CFVery Easy
Show TagsMath
BronzeEasy
BronzeEasy
Show TagsSorting
BronzeEasy
BronzeEasy

Once you're done with these, you should continue onto the rest of Bronze.

Warning!

Some modules in the "General" section (ex. Fast Input & Output) are not relevant for USACO Bronze. You should skip these for now and return to these later.

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