Myths and reality of competitive programming:

Myths	Reality
It's too late to start competitive programming	There is no fixed age for this best to start earlier in your programming career.
It is an excellent way to get a software programming job	No, it is not true as it is a sport which may benefits. However, it doesn't offer a job guarantee.
You need to solve lots of computing programs before starting competitive programming.	You can learn theory, but you solving computing challenges will not help as every competition is unique with its unique challenges.
You need to an expert in algorithm	You need to be able to solve the problems
Competitive programmers are all experienced programmers.	No, it is for everyone even beginner code can participate
It is just a hobby or a game	Competitive programming, in contrast, covers some of the same skills taught in the computer science curriculum, but at a much deeper level. So, you can't call it a game.