<human>:  How can I optimize my solutions for online coding contests?
<bot>: 
1. Start by researching topics related to coding contests to get an understanding of commonly used solutions and technologies.
2. Practice as many sample questions as possible to develop familiarity with the coding language and more efficient ways of solving problems.
3. Break down complex problems into simpler components and then build a solution for each one.
4. Utilize resources like algorithm libraries and pre-written codes to quickly build a solution.
5. Prioritize the most important features of a problem and build the answer from there.
6. Analyze the code for mistakes and errors after writing it out to thoroughly check it.
7. Test your code against sample input to make sure it provides the expected output.
8. Get feedback from experienced developers to help improve your solutions.