New this year, any interested coders can try to solve the World Finals problems at nearly the same time as the competing teams, and get judged by the Kattis system that will test the finalists’ solutions.
“If you think you know how to solve it, prove it!” said Fredrik Niemela, the Contest System Director, who is working with this opportunity.
Sometimes, ICPC followers have ideas for different forms of solutions to the problem, and this will let them see if it will work.
You can try the problems for the dress rehearsal on Tuesday, beginning at 5:45 a.m. UTC.
Try the world finals problems beginning at 6:15 a.m. UTC on Wednesday.
The judging system will tell you if your solution would be accepted for each problem you attempt.
To enter, visit http://icpc.kattis.com
Amanda Sturgill for ICPCNews