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Effective Problem Solving Strategies

The document outlines problem-solving strategies that involve solving sample inputs and creating test cases to identify patterns. It emphasizes the importance of visualizing problems effectively and encourages collaboration for assistance if patterns are not discernible. Additionally, it suggests approaches like sorting first, leveraging low constraints, and considering inverse solutions.

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Effective Problem Solving Strategies

The document outlines problem-solving strategies that involve solving sample inputs and creating test cases to identify patterns. It emphasizes the importance of visualizing problems effectively and encourages collaboration for assistance if patterns are not discernible. Additionally, it suggests approaches like sorting first, leveraging low constraints, and considering inverse solutions.

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Problem Solving Strategies

For every problem:


1) Solve the sample input by hand
2) Create 6-7 test cases of size N=6 or N=7 and solve them by hand. Try to find patterns as
to how you solved them
○ While solving these test cases by hand, look for the most effective way to
draw the problem
○ You are not “stuck” on a problem until you complete this step
○ If you don’t see any patterns after completing this step, post in the facebook
group and we’ll help you out

Apply to some problems:


● Sort first, think second
● If there are oddly low constraints​, figure out how those constraints being low helps
you
● Instead of solving the problem, solve inverse

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