You're free to use any language that you feel comfortable with as each question is looking for a single numeric answer that you enter manually. Each question is designed to be solvable within a minute with a solid implementation of mathematical algorithms and good use of programming trick. After you solve a problem, either by brute forcing the answer or utilizing your own devised algorithms, you will have access to a message board about that problem, giving you tips and tricks to make your program better which you can use for later problems.What is Project Euler?
Project Euler is a series of challenging mathematical/computer programming problems that will require more than just mathematical insights to solve. Although mathematics will help you arrive at elegant and efficient methods, the use of a computer and programming skills will be required to solve most problems.
The motivation for starting Project Euler, and its continuation, is to provide a platform for the inquiring mind to delve into unfamiliar areas and learn new concepts in a fun and recreational context.
So go ahead, create an account and start hacking away with your favorite language. One by one, you'll solve the 330 problems and get on a roll. Hell, you might even learn a thing or two.
Are people using it? Have you used it? Is this fun?
ReplyDeleteSo many worlds beyond my understanding... :)
Jen,
ReplyDeleteMore than 140000 people have completed the first problem, with the number slowly dropping off after that until the last problem, where less than 50 people have solved it. I've worked on some of the problems and they can be very difficult but fun ways to test your knowledge about computer science and mathematics.