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0-10 min: read, clarify, plan. 10-60 min: build core functionality. 60-80 min: handle edge cases and add features. 80-90 min: test, fix bugs, polish. Build the minimum viable feature first.
Machine Coding Round: Time Management Tips
How do I manage time in the 90-minute machine coding round?
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Starting to code immediately without planning. 10 minutes of planning saves 20 minutes of rework. Read the problem twice, list features and edge cases, sketch the structure, then code.
No. Get the core functionality working first, then add CSS. A working solution with basic CSS scores higher than a beautiful UI that does not work. Polish in the last 10 minutes.
A working core is better than an unfinished perfect solution. Build the minimum viable feature first. If you run out of time, you still have a working solution. Add features only after the core works.
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