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Advent of Code is an annual coding challenge that takes place throughout the month of December.
It was created by Eric Wastl and involves solving a series of small programming puzzles to unlock a story.
Participants can use any programming language they choose to solve the puzzles and compete on a global leaderboard.
The challenge is designed to be accessible to programmers of all skill levels, and many people use it as a way to improve their coding skills and learn new languages. Advent of Code is a fun and engaging way to get into the holiday spirit and sharpen your programming skills at the same time.