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How would you test your solution if it gets a WA on a really large test?
By Qualified, 4 years ago, In English

Read title... Also, if you generate multiple test cases, how would you do it on a popup window. For example, Dev-C++ has the compile button which if you press it, it opens up a popup window where you can put in data. BTW, I am using GVIM. I saw Errichto's video, but he uses file input and output. Please help. 87387531. This test case consists of 2 strings both of length 1000.

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Try to find a small case that breaks your code. Even if you did have a large test case that breaks your code you're probably not going to be able to debug it.

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    Just manually write small test cases and compare?

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      That usually works for me.

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        That takes some time...

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          If you don't want to spend time on things, do something easier -- like drinking a soda

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            That feeling when stopping to relax and drink a soda in contest is actually my most effective method of debugging code...

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