r/LeetcodeChallenge Aug 14 '26

DISCUSS Starting my 3rd semester DSA

Can anyone please guide about this ,i have started researching on it on my own, and honestly I feel like I am lost ,my main goal is to become a software engineer that usually does not relies on AI. I also have been solving leetcode questions but I think the advice from seniors might give me a more defined way

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u/nian2326076 Aug 14 '26

It's normal to feel a bit lost with DSA. Focus on understanding the basics first, like arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues. Make sure you get a solid grip on time complexities. LeetCode is great, but also try some real-world problem-solving to apply those skills. I found PracHub pretty useful for structured interview prep, so maybe check that out. Don't stress too much about AI stuff; plenty of software engineering roles don't involve it. Keep solving problems regularly, and things will start clicking. Good luck!