Day-by-Day Roadmap for Mastering Data Structures Using Java

**Day-by-Day Roadmap for Mastering Data Structures Using Java**

**Duration:** 2-3 months

**Start Date:** 27th January

**End Date:** 31st March (Approx.)

### **Week 1: Setting the Foundations**

#### **Day 1: Java Basics**

- Learn Java syntax and structure (if needed).

- Topics: Data types, loops, conditionals, and functions.

- Resources:

- "Java Basics" by freeCodeCamp.

- Practice: Simple problems like printing patterns.

#### **Day 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)**

- Topics: Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism.

- Write a small program demonstrating OOP concepts.

- Resources: TutorialsPoint or GeeksforGeeks.

#### **Day 3: Arrays Introduction**

- Learn array declaration, initialization, and traversal.

- Solve basic problems like finding the maximum/minimum element.

- Practice: Easy array problems on **HackerRank**.

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#### **Day 4: Array Manipulations**

- Topics: Sorting (Bubble, Selection), Searching (Linear, Binary).

- Solve problems involving sorting and searching.

- Practice: **GeeksforGeeks** and **LeetCode** problems.

#### **Day 5: Strings Basics**

- Learn string operations: concatenation, substring, and comparisons.

- Solve problems like reversing a string and checking palindromes.

#### **Day 6: Introduction to Time Complexity**

- Learn Big O Notation with examples.

- Analyze basic algorithms for time and space complexity.

#### **Day 7: Arrays and Strings Practice**

- Solve mixed problems on arrays and strings.

- Resources: **LeetCode Easy Problems**.

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### **Week 2: Linear Data Structures**

#### **Day 8: Linked Lists Basics**

- Learn singly linked list implementation and traversal.

- Write functions to insert and delete nodes.

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- Practice: Easy problems on linked lists.

#### **Day 9: Doubly and Circular Linked Lists**

- Learn implementation and operations for doubly and circular linked lists.

- Practice problems involving node manipulation.

#### **Day 10: Stacks Basics**

- Learn stack implementation using arrays.

- Write stack operations: push, pop, peek.

- Solve problems like "Balanced Parentheses".

#### **Day 11: Stacks Applications**

- Applications of stacks: Reverse a string, Infix to Postfix.

- Solve stack-based problems on **HackerRank**.

#### **Day 12: Queues Basics**

- Learn queue implementation using arrays.

- Write queue operations: enqueue, dequeue, front.

- Solve problems like "Generate Binary Numbers".

#### **Day 13: Priority Queue and Deque**

- Learn advanced queue variants: Priority Queue and Deque.

- Solve problems involving priority queues.

#### **Day 14: Recap and Practice**

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- Revise stacks, queues, and linked lists.

- Solve 5-10 problems on these topics.

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### **Week 3: Trees Basics**

#### **Day 15: Binary Trees Introduction**

- Learn tree terminology: nodes, height, depth.

- Implement a binary tree and traversal methods (Inorder, Preorder, Postorder).

#### **Day 16: Binary Search Trees (BST)**

- Learn properties of BST and basic operations (insert, delete, search).

- Write code to implement BST operations.

#### **Day 17: Tree Traversals**

- Solve problems involving tree traversals (both recursive and iterative).

#### **Day 18: Height and Depth of Trees**

- Write a program to calculate the height and depth of a binary tree.

- Practice problems on tree properties.

#### **Day 19: Advanced Tree Problems**

- Problems: Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA), Diameter of a Tree.

- Solve medium problems involving binary trees.

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#### **Day 20: Tree Practice Day**

- Revise all tree concepts.

- Solve 5-7 problems from **GeeksforGeeks** or **LeetCode**.

#### **Day 21: Mock Tests on Trees**

- Take mock tests on tree concepts to assess progress.

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### **Week 4: Heaps and Advanced Trees**

#### **Day 22: Heap Introduction**

- Learn Min-Heap and Max-Heap properties.

- Implement heap operations: insert, delete, heapify.

#### **Day 23: Priority Queue Using Heap**

- Implement a priority queue using heaps.

- Solve problems involving heaps.

#### **Day 24: AVL Trees**

- Learn AVL tree rotations (LL, RR, LR, RL).

- Write code for AVL tree insertion and balancing.

#### **Day 25: Practice Advanced Trees**

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- Solve problems on AVL trees and heaps.

- Resources: **HackerEarth**, **CodeChef**.

#### **Day 26: Revision of Trees and Heaps**

- Revise all tree and heap topics.

- Solve 5-10 mixed problems.

#### **Day 27: Mock Tests**

- Take a mock test covering arrays, trees, heaps, and stacks.

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### **Week 5: Graph Basics**

#### **Day 28: Graph Introduction**

- Learn graph representation (Adjacency Matrix and List).

- Implement graph representations in Java.

#### **Day 29: Breadth-First Search (BFS)**

- Implement BFS traversal.

- Solve problems involving BFS.

#### **Day 30: Depth-First Search (DFS)**

- Implement DFS traversal.

- Solve problems involving DFS.

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#### **Day 31: Connected Components**

- Learn to find connected components in a graph.

- Solve related problems.

#### **Day 32: Graph Practice**

- Solve medium problems involving BFS and DFS.

#### **Day 33: Graph Applications**

- Learn and implement Topological Sorting.

- Solve problems like "Course Schedule".

#### **Day 34: Revision of Graph Basics**

- Revise all graph topics and solve 5-7 problems.

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### **Week 6: Advanced Graph Algorithms**

#### **Day 35: Shortest Path Algorithms**

- Learn Dijkstra's Algorithm.

- Solve problems involving shortest paths.

#### **Day 36: Minimum Spanning Tree (MST)**

- Learn Kruskal's and Prim's Algorithms.

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- Solve MST problems.

#### **Day 37: Advanced Graph Problems**

- Problems: Detect cycles in a graph, find bridges and articulation points.

- Practice medium-hard problems.

#### **Day 38: Graph Revision**

- Revise all graph concepts and solve problems.

#### **Day 39: Mock Tests on Graphs**

- Take mock tests to assess graph knowledge.

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### **Week 7-8: Consolidation and Advanced Topics**

#### **Day 40-45: Tries and Segment Trees**

- Learn trie operations: insert, search, delete.

- Learn segment tree operations: range queries.

- Solve problems involving these data structures.

#### **Day 46-50: Revision and Mock Interviews**

- Revise all topics covered.

- Take mock interviews and timed problem-solving sessions.

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**Tips for Success:**

1. Study daily for 2-3 hours and practice consistently.

2. Use online forums like Stack Overflow for doubts.

3. Focus on solving problems rather than just reading concepts.

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