Competitive Programming

[coder1]

Hello, what are the fields of work in computer science that are most related to competitive programming. I mean the fields that need similar problem solving skills, and in order to do it, one should solve similar problems?

[helios]

Given that the phrase "competitive programming" can refer to any kind programming used in a competitive context, I'm going to say "all of them".

[coder1]

I mean something like ACM-ICPC and IOI