> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hnuicpc.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to join

> Join the HNU ICPC Community and start your competitive programming journey.

## Join us!

We welcome all HNU students who are interested in competitive programming — regardless of your current skill level. Whether you've never written a line of code or you're already solving Div 1 problems, there's a place for you.

## Steps to join

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your online accounts">
    Register on these competitive programming platforms:

    * [Codeforces](https://codeforces.com/register)
    * [AtCoder](https://atcoder.jp/register)
    * [LeetCode](https://leetcode.com) (optional)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join our community group">
    Join our official [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvjFfdYggVs5tswJMC8PF8) to stay updated on sessions, contests, and announcements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attend a session">
    Come to one of our weekly training sessions. No prior experience required — we'll help you get started!
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start solving!">
    Begin with our [Beginner Sheet](/sheets/beginner) and attend community contests regularly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Who can join?

* ✅ Any student at Helwan National University
* ✅ Students from any year or department
* ✅ Complete beginners are welcome
* ✅ Students from other universities (as guests)

## What to expect

When you join, you'll get access to:

| Benefit                 | Description                                      |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Training sessions**   | Weekly workshops on CP topics                    |
| **Community contests**  | Regular contests to practice                     |
| **Study groups**        | Small group sessions for peer learning           |
| **Mentorship**          | Senior members help juniors improve              |
| **Resources**           | Curated tutorials, sheets, and editorials        |
| **ICPC team formation** | Opportunity to form teams and compete officially |

<Tip>
  The best time to start competitive programming is **now**. Don't wait until you feel "ready" — you'll learn as you go!
</Tip>