How do you approach problem-solving when faced with a coding challenge?
Barış Küçükerciyes
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Mihajlo Kovacevic@mihajlokovacevic
Breaking down the problem into smaller steps, after solving each step, testing to see if it gives the expected results, if not, fix it, repeat until solved :)
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No idea man! I really appreciate the tech guys for what they do and their skills.
Understand the Problem:
Brainstorm Possible Solutions:
Design an Algorithm:
Implement the Solution:
Test and Debug the Code:
Optimize and Improve:
Hey Guys,
When tackling a coding challenge, I like to:
Break it down into smaller parts.
Understand the problem thoroughly before diving in.
Sketch out potential solutions on paper.
Test each part as I go to catch bugs early.
When I face a coding challenge, I first ensure I understand the problem. Then, I plan a solution, write the code, test it thoroughly, and finally, optimize for performance and readability. Practice is key to enhancing these problem-solving skills.
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Take your time to dive deep into the problem, analyze the cause, and fix it. Then spend some time to make it as efficient and clean as possible. ✨
Or, try the more popular approach: Think about a possible solution, try it, fail. Think about another solution, try that one, fail again. Repeat the process 2 to 5 times.
Eventually, you'll understand the grumpiness of software developers. 🤣
App Finder
2 important thing to add:
* Check if the problem has been solved already: Web search, Stack Overflow search, etc.
* Backtracking: Check if the problem you want to solve really needs to be solved for the for your actual objective (at a higher level), or if this objective can be reached in a "completely different" way more easily.
Lancepilot
Hey Barış, how about consult with a experienced person or post on active communities ? (:
Breakdown the script
Debug the problem
Brainstorm the solution
Select a best solution
Implement the solution
Test the script and Improve it
Optimization of the code
Great question! Personally, I break it down into smaller tasks, leverage online resources like Stack Overflow, and often talk through the problem with a colleague. Collaboration and breaking down complex issues into manageable steps have been my key strategies. How about you? What's your approach to tackling coding challenges?