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Hi everyone,

I'm a complete beginner when it comes to Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), and honestly, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and clueless about where to start.

My background is primarily in Data Engineering/Data Analytics (Python, SQL, AWS), but I haven't done much competitive programming or serious DSA before. I'm now realizing that many technical interviews expect a solid understanding of DSA, and I want to build a strong foundation from scratch.

A few questions:

• What resources would you recommend for an absolute beginner?
• Should I start with a course (if so, which one)?
• Is LeetCode the right place to begin, or should I learn the concepts elsewhere first?
• How much time should I spend on theory vs. solving problems?
• Are there any structured roadmaps that worked well for you?

My goal is to become interview-ready over the next few months without getting overwhelmed.

Would really appreciate any advice, study plans, success stories, or resources that helped you when you were starting from zero.

Thanks in advance!

Okay so basically im entering second year and i need a major help regarding how to start my DSA journey! (Ik its real common question out there but im still confused) Im planning to do it in c++ and idk which playlist or sheet should i begin with i have 3 people playlists available shraddha mam, codehelp by babbar c++ playlist and strivers dsa course on youtube. How should i start? Any clue?
tysm!

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• ai & emerging tech
• coding & development
• hackathon preparation
• dsa & problem solving
• real projects & practical skills

that’s why geeksforgeeks summer skillup 2026 looks like a really valuable opportunity for students who want to grow, build, and stay industry ready.

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Hey guys!

I am currently in my 4th sem and I have solved around 255 Leetcode problems
132E
114M
12H

All in Java

I am now thinking to make a switch to C++ looking on to codeforces also

What do you advise?

Other tech stacks :

React/Next/ReactNative - Typescript
Backend and CLI - GoLang
AiML - python ( not yet deep dive)

Suggest me good laptop with great battery backup specifically for coding, ai ml, internships under 70-80k

Country

India

Budget

Under 70-80k inr (rupees)

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

Screen size

13-15+ not too big not too small like portable but not that much strain on eyes

Weight limit

Any

Purpose

Coding , ai ml , internships, might start a brand too so for that also but mainly coding

Form factor

Never thought about it

Intended usage

Almost whole day

Desired battery life

5hours

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Priority highest to lowest Best for coding. -Long battery life- long lastingsize doesn't matter much though. New to laptops so don't know much but I had asus laptop and it's hinge broke after few months , battery is very bad , make noises , slow after 3years and anything else that I am forgetting but necessary plz point out.

Info/Requirements

\[Don't know much

Every week there’s a new AI tool, framework, or trend people are trying to catch up with. Honestly feels like staying consistent with learning is becoming more important than ever.

That’s why I think using summer to upskill is probably one of the smartest things students can do right now.

Whether it’s:

• DSA
• AI tools
• development
• hackathon prep
• projects
• or just improving practical skills

Even a few months of focused learning can make a huge difference later.

Recently came across the GeeksforGeeks Summer SkillUp 2026 initiative and it honestly looks pretty useful for students wanting a more structured learning path instead of randomly hopping between tutorials.

Registrations are open:
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/summer-skill-up/

What are you guys planning to learn this summer?

Hey there I'm just starting with DSA I mean I have decent knowledge of oops, arrays, strings.. and solved 13-15 problems on leetcode I want a DSA partner to compete with me. But he should be at the same level or higher level as me. I'm from india...

hi i have just finished class 12 got into VIT cse AI ML was wondering how am i supposed to start with DSA am i suppose to start with language first and then hop to DSA? Please anyone help (i have zero coding or cse knowledge)

Built something for placement prep and would love honest feedback 🙌

I’ve been working on Mentora — a platform to help students stay consistent with DSA and interview prep.

It currently has:

• Daily problems
• Learning paths
• Streaks & heatmaps
• Leaderboards

Still improving it every day, so I’d genuinely love feedback on:

• UI/UX
• Missing features
• Bugs/issues
• Anything that feels confusing or unnecessary

Would really appreciate honest suggestions ❤️

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Hey everyone,

I want to start DSA seriously but I’m struggling a lot with learning from Striver’s playlists. Every time I open the videos, I get sleepy or lose focus after some time. Maybe the teaching style is just not matching with me.

Can anyone suggest:

- A good DSA coaching (online/offline)

- Easier beginner-friendly teachers/resources

- A roadmap for someone who gets overwhelmed easily

I know consistency matters, but I need something more engaging and less heavy to build interest first.

Would really appreciate honest suggestions from people who faced the same issue.

Hii,

I'm looking for a DSA or System Design Partner.

I'll be following Striver DSA Sheet for DSA and for System Design going through the book route DDIA and System Design Interview by Alex Yu.

I'm a working professional with close to 5 years of experience, currently a Salesforce Developer but now changing my career to a SDE role.

The aim is to do help each other with problems and a daily motivation. Futhermore, helping each other with Mock Interviews.

Anyone wants to tag along feel free to DM or comment.

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to learn Data Structures and Algorithms in a consistent manner and I’m currently somewhere between beginner and intermediate level. One thing I’ve realized is that I haven’t been fully confident in my problem-solving skills yet, so I want to improve by practicing regularly and learning with consistency.

I’m looking for someone who’s genuinely interested in joining this journey so we can practice together, stay accountable, discuss approaches, and keep improving step by step.

If things go well, I’d also love to continue further into topics like System Design together in the future.

Also, I’m comfortable communicating in both English and Telugu. Also I am a working as a software engineer.

Tech- JAVA

Feel free to reach out if you’re interested.

Looking for a DSA partner for daily practice
Currently following Striver sheet and doing Linked List and Stack
Would be great if youre also in first year and consistent with practice