Steps in solving a programming problem?

[triperzonak]

Do you have your own way of solving programming problem?

scenario: you have a new project. And you have discover that you will going to use new classes that youve never used before.. What are the steps your going to do?

my first steps will be: im going to look at QT doc/assistant then starts programming like trial and error

but sadly youve discover that the class is more complicated than you think.. What steps your going to do?

my step will be: look for examples from demo or search from forum

but then again that did not solve your problem.. What are the steps your going to do?

my steps will be: search from forum related to the problem or if none create new post and wait for reply

but after exchange of messages you found out that what your think that the class could do is not possible.. What are the steps you going to do?

my steps will be: look for alternative and go back to step #1

whats your steps in solving programming problem?

Is their a time when QT designer help you solve the problem?

mine: actually their are several times QT Designer help me. When i dont know how to add the widget and manipulate it, i will do it in designer and open the UI.h and copy the code..

Is custom widget in solving your problem is your last option?

mine: yes (special cases are not included here ofcourse)