Facebook Hacker Cup

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The Meta Hacker Cup, formerly known as the Facebook Hacker Cup, is an annual international programming competition organized by Meta Platforms. It was established in 2011 to identify top engineering talent for potential employment at Meta. The competition involves solving complex algorithmic problems within a fixed time frame, allowing participants to use any programming language and development environment. The contest consists of multiple rounds, culminating in a final round that determines the top winners. The competition has evolved over the years, with recent additions like the AI track, where contestants create autonomous code generation systems. Participation in the Meta Hacker Cup is highly regarded in the programming community, offering not only career opportunities but also recognition among peers. The contest has been featured alongside other prominent programming competitions such as Google Code Jam and the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. It provides a platform for programmers to showcase their skills and learn from challenging problem sets.