+1 on 2) and 3). In my case, unless the logic of the program is very simple, I always try make a sketch of what I am going to program before I start -- either o

+1 on 2) and 3). In my case, unless the logic of the program is very simple, I always try make a sketch of what I am going to program before I start -- either on paper or text editor. Of course, YMMV. Others will be more productive just plunging into the program head first.