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5-10 minutes. Read the problem twice, list required features and edge cases, sketch the HTML structure, plan state variables and event handlers. Do not start coding until you have a plan.
Machine Coding Round: Time Management Tips
How much time should I spend planning in the machine coding round?
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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.
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.
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