why do i get a "time limit exceeded" message whilst testing my code in the code playground?

Answer 1

It means your code takes too long to execute. It may mean you have an infinite loop for example.

Answer 2

The way it works is, your program is compiled and executed on a remote server, and sends back all the output at once once terminated or it reaches the time limit. Any input has to be given ahead of time.

If you made a mini-menu, I guess you put it in an infinite loop, and you were probably expecting more interactivity than sending everything before your program even asks.

Answer 3

yeah that usually happens with functions which call themselves like

def func(x)
if x==1:
return whatever
else:
return x*func(x-1)

If "x" is very big, even a computer it will give an error related to limited memory

Answer 4

so how can i avoid loads of memory in my code, i mean i only made a mini menu and the thing said time limit exceeded!

Answer 5

well, depending on the code you want to use, maybe you can or You cant optimize it