DSA Roadmap and AI Integration for College Students

Introduction

• Presenter: Nishant Chahar, former Microsoft software engineer.
• Current projects: Algooprep and Tayari.
• Importance of understanding Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) in college for a successful career.
• A 90-day DSA challenge with prizes.

Importance of a Programming Language

• Essential to choose a programming language.
• Language choice (Java or C++) isn't crucial for high-paying jobs.
• Focus on problem-solving skills.

Resources

• Java Resources: Comprehensive playlist available, covering basics to advanced topics.
• C++ Resources: Covers core concepts such as arrays, strings, pointers, variables, loops, and conditionals.

90-Day DSA Roadmap

• Days 1-2: Focus on space and time complexity.
• Days 3-10: Cover recursion and backtracking.
• Days 11-25: Study basic linear data structures: arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues.
• Days 26-40: Learn searching, sorting, hash maps, trees, heaps, and sliding window technique.
• Days 41-65: Focus on graphs and dynamic programming.
• Days 66-75: Cover object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Days 76-90: Study advanced topics: number theory, bit manipulation.

Practicing Problem Solving

• Participate in coding contests for practice.
• Practice top 150 questions (list provided in video description).

Project Ideas

• Build projects for a résumé: streaming service, chat application with WhatsApp and Firebase.
• AlgoPrepX offers project templates.

Resume and Job Application Tips

• Tips for building a strong resume and optimizing LinkedIn.
• Based on insights from podcasts with recruiters from top companies.

90-Day DSA Challenge

• Three winners receive a free two-year AlgoPrep X subscription.
• Daily coding and social media updates required.
• Free trial and additional discount available.

Leveraging AI in DSA Learning

• Use AI for visualizing algorithms and creating customized study plans.
• Online visualizers and project ideas for algorithm visualization.
• AI-based mock interviews available on certain platforms.
• AI feedback on coding practices.

Conclusion

• Implementing these steps will provide a solid foundation in DSA.
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