# Competitive programming

I'm actively participating in coding competitions and practicing for the competitions every day these are 2 of the python functions that saved me a lot of time.


1. **MAP FUNCTION** :
[Click Here to Know More](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/python-map-function/)
it is a lifesaver for me I can convert a string into integers and directly insert them into a list.


2. **COUNTER MODULE**  :
[Click Here to Know More](https://pymotw.com/2/collections/counter.html)
Almost every competitive programmer knew this module and its very helpful to me when I am competing