My 6-Month DSA Plan: Deep Dive & Conquer
Hey fellow data structure and algorithms enthusiasts! I'm embarking on a 6-month journey to master DSA and I'm excited to share my plan with you.
The Goal:
- Build a strong foundation in core DSA concepts.
- Conquer challenging problems on platforms like LeetCode.
- Prepare for technical interviews at top companies.
The Plan:
- Months 1-3 (Deep Dive):
- Month 1: Graphs - Graph representations, DFS, BFS, shortest paths, minimum spanning trees.
- Month 2: Trees - Binary trees, BSTs, tree traversals, advanced tree data structures.
- Month 3: Dynamic Programming - Intense focus on DP patterns, memoization, tabulation.
- Months 4-6 (Conquer & Review):
- Month 4: Arrays & Strings, Linked Lists - Cover these in parallel, focusing on problem-solving and code optimization.
- Month 5: Stacks & Queues, Binary Search, Greedy Algorithms - Cover these in parallel, focusing on practical applications and problem-solving.
- Month 6: Review & Mock Interviews - Revisit all topics, solve challenging LeetCode problems, and conduct mock interviews to simulate real interview scenarios.
Key Principles:
- Consistency: 1-2 hours of dedicated study daily.
- Focus: Avoid distractions and stay laser-focused on the current topic(s).
- Problem-Solving: Solve a significant number of LeetCode problems (at least 30-50) per month.
- Review: Regularly revisit concepts and solved problems.
Resources:
- LeetCode: Primary platform for problem-solving.
- Striver : Youtube videos.
I'm excited to embark on this journey! I'll be posting updates on my progress and any tips/tricks I learn along the way. Feel free to ask any questions or share your own DSA plans!
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I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions you may have for this plan!
Want to see my daily progress on this DSA journey? I'll be sharing updates on my Discord channel! Join here: https://discord.gg/zhw9Ctrw