Start with a solid understanding of the problem, even if it's just a vague notion.
This is the part where you pretend to be an expert, but really, you're just winging it.
Back to Theoretical FoundationAcquire the necessary resources to build your Rube Goldberg machine of a solution.
Don't bother reading the manual; just Google it.
Phase 3: The Actual Doing Phase 4: The "We're-Not-Completely-Broken" PhaseGet your hands dirty, or at least, get a coffee and a comfy chair.
Start with something small, like a Lego brick, and work your way up.
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