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Starting out with Competitive Programming

(This guide is meant for beginners. If you have solved 100+ problems and are looking for guidance on how to solve problems involving algorithms and data structures, this document is not for you.)

Competitive Programming is an interesting activity which mixes problem solving with programming. It is not only enjoyable but also very demanded in placements. Competitive programming will make you very good at writing efficient programs quickly.

Blockchain Resources

Following are the resources provided in the Blockchain specialization course on Coursera and a few other resources I found useful while learning Blockchain.
⭐ Best Resources are marked with a star.
✔️ After reading/watching the resource, put a tick mark.

Please mention the resources you think would be helpful here in the comments

Bitcoin and Blockchain

People

`:bowtie:`	😄 `:smile:`	😆 `:laughing:`
😊 `:blush:`	😃 `:smiley:`	☺️ `:relaxed:`
😏 `:smirk:`	😍 `:heart_eyes:`	😘 `:kissing_heart:`
😚 `:kissing_closed_eyes:`	😳 `:flushed:`	😌 `:relieved:`
😆 `:satisfied:`	😁 `:grin:`	😉 `:wink:`
😜 `:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:`	😝 `:stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:`	😀 `:grinning:`
😗 `:kissing:`	😙 `:kissing_smiling_eyes:`	😛 `:stuck_out_tongue:`

Python 3 resources, unless otherwise noted

Check out Basic concepts and features tutorial and Getting Started from Python official website

NOTE: Fork of https://github.com/learnbyexample/scripting_course/blob/master/Python_curated_resources.md

Courses - online text/pdf tutorials

automatetheboringstuff
- also visit inventwithpython for more stuff from this author
diveintopython - pdf

FWIW: I didn't produce the content presented here (the outline from Edmond Lau's book). I've just copy-pasted it from somewhere over the Internet, but I cannot remember what exactly the original source is. I was also not able to find the author's name, so I cannot give him/her the proper credits.

Effective Engineer - Notes

By Edmond Lau
Highly Recommended 👍
http://www.theeffectiveengineer.com/

	To read list:
	https://medium.com/@robertgreenfieldiv/explaining-proof-of-stake-f1eae6feb26f
	https://cointelegraph.com/explained/proof-of-work-explained

	https://medium.com/loom-network/understanding-blockchain-fundamentals-part-1-byzantine-fault-tolerance-245f46fe8419
	https://medium.com/loom-network/understanding-blockchain-fundamentals-part-2-proof-of-work-proof-of-stake-b6ae907c7edb

	Next:
	https://github.com/ethereum/wiki/wiki/Ethereum-Development-Tutorial

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	--== Support Engineer \| Dot Net Role \| Skills required ==--
	Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
	Expertise in .NET programming and hands-on experience with ASP.NET and Database connectivity.
	Understanding of the concept of Azure (subscription, AAD, RBAC).
	Understanding of Azure webapp, cloud services, how to deploy the applications.
	Understanding of third party technologies like Java is an added advantage.
	Identify current knowledge deficiencies/training needs, as well as potential future needs.
	Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to build readiness content and develop training (in applicable regions).
	Knowledge on other ALM tools like Team Foundation Server, Team Build and Lab Management would be an added advantage.
	Application development experience in Microsoft ecosystem would be an added advantage

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