Approach to Problem Solving

Got blocked on a simple problem

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What was the problem?

Onclick function didn't work and I had no idea why.

What problem solving techniques did you use?

I tried to debug it on my own with various techniques but still unable to solve the problem. After a day of tinkering, I decided to enlist the help of my peers.

How did you feel throughout the process?

It was frustrating because later I found out it was a pathing issue and had nothing to do with my code syntax.

What did you learn?

Two brains are better than one and it pays to go over the code with a fine tooth comb.

Solved a problem in an elegant way

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What was the problem?

The coding kata remove buzz word challenge. I used a regular express to remove the buzz word but it didn't remove all the buzzes.

What problem solving techniques did you use?

I enlisted the brilliant minds from Dev Academy code-help-desk channel.

How did you feel throughout the process?

Troubled, because it works except that one instance and I couldn't figure out why.

What did you learn?

Reading my own code with a fresh mind instead of being frustrated with a preconceived notion about why it should work.