The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Do software companies Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Facebook consider people with research projects less able at programming if they have not being active in competitive programming/SPOJ/Codechef/topcoder?
That's interesting. Do you have any tips for someone who wants to showcase their programming skills through personal projects?
Creating a personal project that solves a common problem or improves an existing solution can be an impressive way to showcase your skills. It is a good idea to start with a simple project and gradually work on more complex ones. Also, documenting your projects with clear and concise code and a detailed README can help demonstrate your coding style and thought process. Finally, sharing your projects on social coding platforms can help you get feedback and recognition from the coding community.