How a 7-day coding sprint helped me break through the ‘logic wall’ and rebuild my technical intuition.
Most developers focus on building projects, but I decided to take a different route last week. I went on a JavaScript “Leaping” Sprint.
In just 7 days, I solved over 150 questions covering Logic, DOM Manipulation, and Functions.
I didn’t do this just to collect a “solved” badge. I did it to build the one thing every developer needs: Technical Intuition. Here is what I learned from this intense coding marathon.
1. The Death of Memorization
Before this week, I used to Google every syntax error. After solving 50+ problems on Functions alone, something shifted. I stopped thinking about how to write a function and started thinking about what the function should do.
When you solve problems at high volume, you realize that most logic is just a variation of 5 or 6 core patterns. Once you recognize the pattern, you stop “writing code” and start “applying solutions.”
2. Taming the DOM
The Document Object Model (DOM) often feels like a chaotic mess of event listeners and selectors. But after hammering through 40+ DOM-specific challenges, I stopped fighting it.
I learned that DOM manipulation isn’t about memorizing methods; it’s about understanding the Lifecycle of an Event. Once you understand how data flows from a user click to the UI, the complexity disappears.
3. The Power of “Problem-Solving Momentum”
The hardest part wasn’t problem #150. It was problem #1.
On Day 1, my brain felt slow. I was overthinking every for loop. By Day 4, I was in a "flow state." This taught me that consistency isn't just about discipline; it’s about reducing the friction in your own mind.
What’s Next?
Solving 150 problems was just the warm-up. I’ve realized that I’m only scratching the surface of what’s possible when you push your limits.
My goal for next week? Another 150 questions.
I want to hit the 300-mark before I pivot back to building full-stack applications. If you are stuck in “tutorial hell,” I highly recommend putting down the video courses and picking up a list of raw logic problems.
It’s the fastest way to turn “knowing” into “doing.”
Join My Journey
I’m documenting this entire sprint as I go. If you’re a fellow developer or a student learning JavaScript, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
How do you practice your logic? Do you prefer small daily habits or big sprints like this? Let’s discuss in the comments!
Note: This article was also published on Medium.
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