Explore the journey of Michael Higginson, the winning professional entrant of the 14th annual APL Problem Solving Competition, in this 24-minute conference talk from Dyalog '22. Discover how a newcomer to APL approached the competition as a learning opportunity, delving into his background in programming and experience with kdb+ and q. Gain insights into Higginson's problem-solving strategies as he breaks down his solutions for two Phase 2 challenges: "Sub-space Journey" and "It's a Date! (DDN)". Learn from his approach to mastering APL through practical application in a competitive setting.

Syllabus

How did I get into programming?
My time with kdb+ and q?
How I solved phase 2 problem 1 Sub-space Journey
How I solved phase 2 problem 2 It's a Date! DDN
Thanks and closing remarks