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