Answer 1

If the guy or girl had a lower level than you and got ahead anyway, that doesn't necessarily mean you got your butt handed by a noob.
Even senior developers coming here first time will start at level 1.
Don't think about it too much - do the challenges for the fun and the educational value, not for your pride.
All the way to the end from now on!

Answer 2

I experience this a lot (even till now) due to distractions.
Though losing XP to a novice may hurt, you have to let go because losing in a challenge doesn't determine your level of experience or knowledge in coding.
What determines your level of experience is how well you can write codes and solve problems.

Answer 3

You're right. Never tie your pride to your performance in an individual challenge.

Answer 4

I have lost some challenges with people in Level 1.

Answer 5

Once I started a challenge and this guy came and talked to me, could you believe his nerve?! Anyway I finished the conversation and later realised that I lost the challenge 5-1 ! You wouldn't believe my disappointment!! I felt like kicking myself 😢 Why don't people just understand not to disturb someone who just started a challenge? Boo hoo 😢😠
PS: that was not meant to be a serious post.

Answer 6

Challenges are good for us to know how well we are practicing our lessons and tutorials...we should not take it personal or consider it as an ego issue...

Answer 7

This is why you must read the rules of the contest before you apply for it

Answer 8

We all understand very well, don't worry. 😂
But now that you know, you will be able to prevent such a loss in the future.

Answer 9

A challenge is three minutes max, rather one minute.
If you're too busy for that, why do you even start one?!
More likely: You were *behind* in the challenge and thought you'd better stop. 😏
Problem: if time runs out while you're behind, you lose the challenge.

Answer 10

Well said Sonic

Answer 11

lol