Winning Facebook (Meta) Hacker Cup Qual Round 2022?

Yes I know my haircut looks like Guile from Street Fighter.

0:00 intro
0:15 Problem B1
3:51 Problem A
6:44 Currently in first place!
6:56 Thinking through B2
7:24 Problems C1 + C2
12:28 Problem B2
19:12 Submitted B2 with a huge lead
19:28 Problem D
22:01 Contest system having technical difficulties on B2
24:04 Back to problem D
34:17 Finished in first place! Should be 100 points with B2
34:52 Solution to A
36:48 Solution to B1
38:40 Solution to B2
43:03 Solution to C1 + C2
46:21 Solution to D
52:35 Officially 100 points and 1st place!

[T_h_o_m_a_s__]

I don't understand questions, I don't understand answers, but it is impressive af

[andrewp]

POV: you’re at a intern technical interview and this is how they expect you to perform

[odysy]

The most impressive part to me isn't how fast he can come up with a solution, but its how quickly he can understand the problems. Also the typing speed is really impressive!

[napukapu]

The speed of understanding the problem is far more impressive than putting together the solutions.

[ethanalba]

this guy just completes one of the hardest coding competition in an hour and just heads off to get lunch, what a badass dude

[shawongomes]

If anyone is wondering how he got to this level: He is a Harvard CS Graduate, he worked at Google, Facebook, Quora and years of experience.

[imaginaryworld]

the deadline is after 3 days and this dude finishes it in an hour.

[bibatelol]

In 1 hour I would still be trying to understand Problem A

[Theafro]

This guy solves a full coding problem, in the time it takes me to search for and understand a Matlab command XD. Mad respect

[dinnertonightdinner]

What's more impressive than how quickly he understands and solves the problems, is how that poor keyboard is still functioning after all that abuse. Really good work, keep it up <3

[gamo]

It’s funny because you’re definitely typing at a respectable speed while programming, that is impressive.

[rogerweiner]

Can you imagine just looking at an assumably difficult question, understanding it and solving it within seconds?? What a brilliant mind.

[SecondThread]

Good morning, and well done! I hope you enjoyed the round!

[WittaCat]

Neal Wus's hair is often described as a perfect gradient fade due to its seamless transition from one color or shade to another. This aesthetic quality is achieved through careful blending and meticulous attention to detail in the hair coloring and styling process. The gradual shift in tones, be it from dark to light or one color to another, creates a visually striking and harmonious effect, accentuating the contours of the face and adding depth and dimension to the overall appearance. Such meticulous grooming not only reflects personal style but also showcases a keen eye for aesthetics, making Neal Wus's hair a perfect embodiment of the gradient fade trend. thank you king

[pahkah.]

I would hate to be in a online argument with this guy. He would type out his roast before the argument would begin.

[shivamnigam]

Never seen somebody code this fast. Amazing and mind-blowing problem-solving skills.

[yasam]

I am glad the deadline is 3 days. I would need to sleep over 2 nights for the problem A.

[Mrblackmystery]

I really appreciate you going through the questions, and in turn how you chose to write your code. Makes it much easier to understand for my simple mind.

[glosip]

I pause the video while he's typing, so he can take a rest

[Intraite]

stuff like this is insane, the way he's typing the solutions and understanding the problems at such a fast and precise pace is absolutely mind-boggling.