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How To Become Good Coder

The document provides a list of common algorithms and problem-solving techniques including sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, dynamic programming problems, greedy algorithms, and general problem-solving techniques like divide and conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking, brute force, two pointers, binary search, hashing, graph traversal, and recursion.

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How To Become Good Coder

The document provides a list of common algorithms and problem-solving techniques including sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, dynamic programming problems, greedy algorithms, and general problem-solving techniques like divide and conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking, brute force, two pointers, binary search, hashing, graph traversal, and recursion.

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To become a good coder what to do

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Becoming a good coder requires consistent practice, continuous learning, and a
passion for problem-solving. Here's what you can do:

Learn the fundamentals: Start with basic programming concepts and data structures.
Understand how to write clean, efficient code.

Choose a language: Pick a programming language to focus on initially. Common


choices include Python, Java, JavaScript, or C++.

Practice regularly: Solve coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank,


or CodeSignal. This helps improve your problem-solving skills and coding
proficiency.

Work on projects: Build real-world projects to apply what you've learned. This
could be anything from web development, mobile apps, to machine learning projects.

Read code: Study code written by experienced developers. Learn from their
techniques and practices.

Collaborate and seek feedback: Participate in coding communities, forums, or GitHub


projects. Collaborating with others and receiving feedback helps you grow as a
coder.

Stay updated: Technology evolves rapidly, so stay updated with the latest trends,
tools, and best practices in the field.

Learn from mistakes: Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Learn from them and strive
to improve continuously.

Develop problem-solving skills: Break down problems into smaller, manageable parts.
Practice algorithms and problem-solving techniques regularly.

Be patient and persistent: Becoming a proficient coder takes time and effort. Stay
patient, stay persistent, and keep practicing.

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List of algorithms and problem-solving techniques

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Here's a list of common algorithms and problem-solving techniques:

Algorithms:

Sorting Algorithms:

Bubble Sort
Selection Sort
Insertion Sort
Merge Sort
Quick Sort
Heap Sort
Searching Algorithms:
Linear Search
Binary Search
Depth-First Search (DFS)
Breadth-First Search (BFS)
Graph Algorithms:

Dijkstra's Algorithm
Bellman-Ford Algorithm
Floyd-Warshall Algorithm
Prim's Algorithm
Kruskal's Algorithm
Topological Sorting
Dynamic Programming:

Fibonacci Sequence
Longest Common Subsequence
Knapsack Problem
Matrix Chain Multiplication
Longest Increasing Subsequence
Coin Change Problem
Greedy Algorithms:

Fractional Knapsack
Activity Selection
Huffman Coding
Prim's Algorithm (can be implemented greedily)
Problem-Solving Techniques:

Divide and Conquer: Break down a problem into smaller sub-problems, solve them
recursively, and combine their solutions.

Dynamic Programming: Store solutions to sub-problems to avoid redundant


computations.

Greedy Algorithms: Make locally optimal choices with the hope of finding a global
optimum.

Backtracking: Systematically search for a solution by trying all possibilities and


backtrack when you reach a dead end.

Brute Force: Exhaustively try every possibility until a solution is found.

Two Pointers Technique: Use two pointers to solve problems that involve searching,
merging, or sliding window operations.

Binary Search: Efficiently search for an element in a sorted array or perform


optimizations in various problems.

Hashing: Utilize hash tables to store and retrieve data efficiently, solving
various problems like finding duplicates or frequency counting.

Graph Traversal: Traverse graphs using DFS or BFS to solve various graph-related
problems like finding paths, cycles, or connected components.

Recursion: Solve problems by breaking them down into smaller instances of the same
problem.

Understanding and practicing these algorithms and problem-solving techniques will


significantly enhance your coding skills and ability to tackle various programming
challenges.

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