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."
Lot’s of programmers recently have been using Project Euler as a form of ’ Code Kata: ’ a philosophy that believes that greatness comes through diligent practicing. Steve Yegge written on the subject as well as Kathy Sierra . The idea is that you can be insanely great at anything if you practice at it. Sure, some people are natural geniuses — and you will never be better then them. But if you want to, you can be in the top 1% of learned people on any particular subject.
I’m not sure if I believe them, but heck, i think that the idea inspires lots of mediocre programmers ( like myself ) to wake up each day and learn...
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