BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Harare BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19081231T234942 TZOFFSETFROM:+0210 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CAT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241213T172957Z UID:C41074A1-B352-4906-8CFF-7F57ACD1B019 DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Harare:20240208T170000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Harare:20240208T190000 DESCRIPTION:During this session\, we explored the Standard Template Library (STL) components\, including vectors\, pairs\, and compare functions\, to deepen our understanding of these STL containers and functions and their practical applications in problem-solving.\n\nTopics discussed:\n\n1) Vect or and Pair Concepts:\n\nWe discussed vectors as dynamic arrays and pairs as containers to store pairs of elements. We also explored vector-and-pair functions\, operations\, and usage scenarios.\n\n2) Sorting Pairs with Co mpare Functions:\n\nWe introduced compare functions for sorting pairs base d on custom criteria and explained sorting algorithms and their implementa tion using compare functions.\n\n3) Famous Problems from Codeforces:\n\nWe explored popular problems from Codeforces that utilize vector\, pair\, an d sorting algorithms. We also analyzed and discussed problem-solving strat egies for addressing these challenges.\n\n[]\n\nBest Member Recognition:\n \nI would like to recognize Abdallah Mohammed and Kareem Ashraf for their outstanding performances during this session. Their exemplary participatio n\, insightful contributions\, and adept problem-solving skills distinguis hed them as the best members of the session.\n\nOutcome:\n\nThe session pr ovided valuable insights into the STL components of vector\, pair\, and co mpare functions\, equipping us with practical problem-solving skills. By t ackling famous problems from Codeforces\, we honed our ability to apply th ese STL containers and algorithms to solve real-world challenges effective ly.\n\nNext Steps:\n\nI encourage all members to further explore the conce pts discussed in this session\, practice problem-solving techniques\, and actively engage in upcoming sessions. Your dedication to learning and prob lem-solving is essential to our collective growth and success.\n\nConclusi on:\n\nIn conclusion\, the session on STL components vector\, pair\, and c ompare functions proved to be both enlightening and challenging\, thanks t o the active participation of all members. I extend my appreciation to Abd allah Mohammed\, Kareem Ashraf\, and all participants for their valuable c ontributions. We look forward to our continued collaboration and explorati on of problem-solving topics in future sessions.\n\nBldg: SOS\, Qism Banha \, Second Banha\, Al-Qalyubia Governorate\, Benha\, Al-Qalyubyah\, Egypt LOCATION:Bldg: SOS\, Qism Banha\, Second Banha\, Al-Qalyubia Governorate\, Benha\, Al-Qalyubyah\, Egypt ORGANIZER:omarkhalid@ieee.org SEQUENCE:13 SUMMARY:Problem Solving Committee | Standard Template Library (STL) compone nts URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426737 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p dir="ltr">During this session\, we explore d the Standard Template Library (STL) components\,&nbsp\; including vector s\, pairs\, and compare functions\, to deepen our understanding of these S TL&nbsp\; containers and functions and their practical applications in pro blem-solving.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><em><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Topics discussed:</span></em></p>\n<p dir="ltr"><span style="text-d ecoration: underline\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; text-decorati on: underline\;">1) Vector and Pair Concepts:&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n<p dir="ltr">We discussed vectors as dynamic arrays and pairs as containers to store pairs of&nbsp\; elements. We also explored vector-and-pair functi ons\, operations\, and usage scenarios.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><span sty le="text-decoration: underline\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; tex t-decoration: underline\;">2) Sorting Pairs with Compare Functions:&nbsp\; </span></span></p>\n<p dir="ltr">We introduced compare functions for sorti ng pairs based on custom criteria and explained&nbsp\; sorting algorithms and their implementation using compare functions.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr" ><span style="text-decoration: underline\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\ , 0)\; text-decoration: underline\;">3) Famous Problems from Codeforces:&n bsp\;</span></span></p>\n<p dir="ltr">We explored popular problems from Co deforces that utilize vector\, pair\, and sorting&nbsp\; algorithms. We al so analyzed and discussed problem-solving strategies for addressing&nbsp\; these challenges.</p>\n<p dir="ltr">&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" sr c="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/media/display/5827b30c-fdcc-49 27-969b-1c031189bed3" alt="" width="512" height="384"></p>\n<p dir="ltr">< strong><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Best Member Recognition:&nbsp \;</span></strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">I would like to recognize Abdallah Mo hammed and Kareem Ashraf for their outstanding&nbsp\; performances during this session. Their exemplary participation\, insightful contributions\,&n bsp\; and adept problem-solving skills distinguished them as the best memb ers of the session.</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Outcome:&nbsp\;</strong></p> \n<p dir="ltr">The session provided valuable insights into the STL compone nts of vector\, pair\, and&nbsp\; compare functions\, equipping us with pr actical problem-solving skills. By tackling famous&nbsp\; problems from Co deforces\, we honed our ability to apply these STL containers and&nbsp\; a lgorithms to solve real-world challenges effectively.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir=" ltr"><strong>Next Steps:&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">I encourage all members to further explore the concepts discussed in this session\,&nbsp\ ; practice problem-solving techniques\, and actively engage in upcoming se ssions. Your&nbsp\; dedication to learning and problem-solving is essentia l to our collective growth and&nbsp\; success.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><s trong>Conclusion:&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">In conclusion\, the se ssion on STL components vector\, pair\, and compare functions proved&nbsp\ ; to be both enlightening and challenging\, thanks to the active participa tion of all members. I&nbsp\; extend my appreciation to Abdallah Mohammed\ , Kareem Ashraf\, and all participants for&nbsp\; their valuable contribut ions. We look forward to our continued collaboration and&nbsp\; exploratio n of problem-solving topics in future sessions.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR