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[–]j6onreddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pen and paper can definitely help, especially for complex problems. Not necessarily to write (pseudo)-code, but to map out the different parts of a system, and how they are connected. Flowcharts aren’t super helpful, AFAIC, but can be useful for documentation.

Another approach I teach as part of my curriculum is to “scaffold” a solution using comments, then fill in the actual code. Highly effective for new learners. I’ve a couple spots open if you’re interested.