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Re:Advent of Code 2024 by SkiFire13 on Sunday December 01, 2024 @04:18PM (#42290805)
> But I don't play the game correctly any way: instead of trying to solve the problems as fast as I can, ...

FYI trying to solve the problems as fast as you can is not considered "the correct way". The author has emphasized multiple times that going for the leaderboard is not for everyone and requires a pretty questionable coding style. The main goal is to have fun and learn something new.

Re:Advent of Code 2024 by Dansvidania on Sunday December 01, 2024 @04:49PM (#42290987)
doesn't the existence of the public leaderboard beg to differ? :)
Re:Advent of Code 2024 by rbits on Sunday December 01, 2024 @06:55PM (#42291717)
The fact that there are only 100 spots means it's not intended for everyone
Re:Advent of Code 2024 by SkiFire13 on Monday December 02, 2024 @03:37PM (#42300138)
The way I see it, it exists because it's the only one that can be reasonably implemented.
Re:Advent of Code 2024 by Dansvidania on Monday December 02, 2024 @06:27PM (#42301489)
I do not disagree, but the fact that this is the only leaderboard that can be implemented does not imply that one needs to be implemented in the first place.