Program keeps returning Time Limit Exceeded

Question

Hi! I was trying to do the Crazy Number Challenge, and the code I created was too bulky and didn't manage memory well. I tested out most of the individual parts, but the code is too slow. I keep on getting " Time Limit Exceeded"
May you help me make it more efficient?
https://code.sololearn.com/cCJ9CpYvta70

Answer 1

This is my answer to the challenge:
https://code.sololearn.com/cHKplv3YJ0bI/?ref=app
I coded in C++ so you could read and understand it.

Answer 2

Try it on Code::Blocks; SoloLearn's Code Playground really doesn't like long codes (it might not even be due to time problems at all!) Some work fine on Code:: Blocks but not Code Playground, for some mysterious reason nobody comprehends. This also extends to all languages. Best of luck! 😉

Answer 3

Thank you for the advice, blackcat! I'll try it out

Answer 4

Thank you for this. I think a major difference is that I rely a LOT on for loops and yours doesn't do as many loops with so many specifications. I'll try making that simpler. Thank you!

Answer 5

Normally, I would have coded in Java as I'm still learning the ins and outs. But, looking at your code to optimize it, I decided it would be easier to code my own.