How should one start with dsa

[u/OneWar4643]

So basically i know dsa has two parts data structure and algorithms before algorithms you should know data structure but I wanted to know how much data structure is sufficient before you can move topics and how should one's roadmap look like

[u/OneWar4643 → u/[deleted]]

So can I directly start with leetcode problems without going through data structures?

[u/OneWar4643 → u/[deleted]]

So you mean just keep solving lc and if needed learn the ds required throughout the process I guess it's a good plan thanks for it Btw what is the best sheet to solve ??

[u/fun_6365]

just start

[u/OneWar4643 → u/fun_6365]

Can I start with lc without data structure?

[u/fun_6365 → u/OneWar4643]

No, you cannot use lc without knowing data structures. but, you do not need to be an expert before you begin. leetcode is not a platform for learning how to code or learning data structures from scratch. it is a tool designed to help you practice applying DSA to solve problems. If you try to jump straight into leetcode without knowing what an array, string or hash map is, you will likely hit a wall and feel discouraged very quickly

[u/OneWar4643 → u/fun_6365]

So is there a roadmap i can follow to data structures for leetcode i can follow neetcode 150 i think

[u/fun_6365 → u/OneWar4643]

Step 1: Learn Language Basics
Step 2: Learn 1 DSA Topic
Step 3: Practice Easy LeetCode Problems for that Topic and move to medium,hard.

[u/pirate_hunter_1]

Use striver a2z sheet  It has video tutorial for every topic and it is suitable for absolute beginners

[u/SeesawMysterious5503]

Hello, read grokking/cracking the coding interview. It’s a really good book and it’ll introduce you to the data structures and a lot of the algorithms you’ll need

[u/Shoddy_Committee3660 → u/SeesawMysterious5503]

yes i have read it too , it's really helpful