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The Excitement of Programming and Competitive Coding
The speaker shares their early love for programming, which started when they received programming from their brother at the age of nine. They were drawn to the ability to turn ideas into reality. Engaging in math and programming competitions throughout school solidified their interest in tech. The International Olympiad of Informatics (IOI) is explained as a competitive programming competition similar to the Olympics, where top coders from each country participate. Participants solve algorithmic problems and implement optimal algorithms in coding. The speaker reflects on the intensity of practice required to excel in competitive programming.