Problem Solving

21 September 2023

Image of a clipboard with problems on it
Sketch of two women talking over a computer

Brain blocked

I was stuck on a problem, I thought I had the code right, all the resources I was reading were writing it the same way and I could not find the issue. I ended up reading it aloud and found an extra comma where it shouldn't be.

Elegant problem solving

I was stuck on a challenge the other day. I had the code ridht but instead of showing every other word it was showing the opposite. I started to record a video complaining, when by talking through the problem I managed to solve it.

Image of a man with his hand on his face

Sketch of rubber ducky at a desk

Different techniques and reflections

Pseudo code has beeen a huge advantage I didn't expect. Talking through the problem or the rubber ducky mthod is also a favourite technique.

I am often reluctant to ask for help. In partucular when we are all working individually as I don't want to look like I am behind or struggling, this come from a fixed mindset that I am trying to change into a growth mindset.