Hi fellow coders! 
I’ve been helping a few learners and students recently who are trying to solve SPOJ problems using Java, and I noticed that while Java is great for object-oriented structure, it sometimes feels slightly verbose when solving tight constraint problems or competitive coding puzzles.
A few challenges that keep surfacing:
Slower I/O using Scanner or BufferedReader (unless optimized properly).
Time/memory limits being tighter for Java vs C++ submissions.
Overthinking object design where procedural code might work better.
Here’s what’s been working better for us lately:
Using BufferedReader + StringTokenizer for faster input.
Writing utility methods for input parsing and formatting to reduce clutter.
Prioritizing algorithm efficiency over code modularity during contests.
Practicing time complexity estimation before writing the first line of code.
Curious to know—how do you approach Java on SPOJ?
Do you ever switch to other languages for certain types of problems, or stick with Java all the way?
Would love to hear tips, tools, or even your favorite Java-suited SPOJ problems for practice! Let’s help each other get stronger 
Happy coding!