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Which programming language is used in IOI?

The only programming language allowed for INOI is C++, since IOI has withdrawn Java as an official language from 2021.

How do I start preparing for zco?

ZCO

1. Data Structures and Algorithms Learning Series to help you get started: LEARNDSA.
2. Pick a programming language using which you are comfortable to program.
3. One should at least know the basics of a language, do input/output in files, use array and functions.
4. If you pick up C/C++, do not use Turbo C++.

Does IOI allow Java?

One more item to be considered is allowing new programming languages at the IOI. For example, Java may be introduced. There are also some other interesting types of programming languages, e.g., declarative (PROLOG, etc.) or functional (ML). 3 Pascal is no more allowed since 2006.

Is the IOI 2022 call for tasks open?

Dear IOI community, The Call for Tasks for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2022 is now open. The Host Scientific Committee of IOI… Dear all, JOI Open Contest 2021 is an IOI-like open competition for students at schools for secondary education.

What is the International Informatics Olympiad?

The IOI is one of five international science olympiads. The primary goal of the IOI is to stimulate interest in informatics (computing science) and information technology. Another important goal is to bring together exceptionally talented pupils from various countries and to have them share scientific and cultural experiences.

What does the IOI do?

The IOI publishes a journal every year, with original high-quality scientific papers related to education, contests and algorithms. Several International Olympiads in Informatics have been organized so far, hosted by a number of different countries.

How can I join the International Organization of international programmers (IOI)?

You should ask someone from this organization to contact the Secretary of IOI for more information about the procedure for new countries to join IOI. To win a medal at the IOI, you need to know how to program in one of the allowed programming languages, to be able to understand and implement algorithms, and to be a good problem solver.