Can I copy solutions from somebody else and submit to Kattis?

Modified on Mon, 7 Aug, 2023 at 5:31 PM

The solution you submit to Kattis should be over all novel and written by you. 


In case you are using a snippet of code written by somebody else, you need to be careful to avoid plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism, a general guidelines it that...


  1. You must clearly indicate what code is your own, and what code has been written by somebody else. This can be done with comments in the code.
  2. You must indicate the source of the copied code, for example with URL and contact information to the author.
  3. You must indicate the license the code is released under. The license must grant you permission to use this code in your own solution.
  4. The majority of the work must be your own.


Kattis has a built in plagiarism detection system. It will automatically review submissions and flag potential plagiarism for review.


If you are taking courses in Kattis, remember to check the code of conduct for your institution for detailed guidance regarding plagiarism. 


If you have questions regarding plagiarism in a programming aptitude test, you may reach out to your recruiter or the Kattis support.

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