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Efficient DSA Roadmap

The document outlines a structured roadmap for BCA students to learn Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) over 22 weeks, divided into five phases focusing on foundational concepts, core DSA topics, intermediate topics, advanced DSA, and preparation for placements. Each phase includes suggested resources, practice problems, and project ideas to reinforce learning. A weekly routine is also provided to guide students in their study and practice schedule.

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Efficient DSA Roadmap

The document outlines a structured roadmap for BCA students to learn Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) over 22 weeks, divided into five phases focusing on foundational concepts, core DSA topics, intermediate topics, advanced DSA, and preparation for placements. Each phase includes suggested resources, practice problems, and project ideas to reinforce learning. A weekly routine is also provided to guide students in their study and practice schedule.

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Efficient DSA Roadmap (For BCA Student)

Phase 1: Build the Foundation (Weeks 1-3)

- Time & Space Complexity

- Recursion & Backtracking

- Arrays (1D & 2D)

- Strings

Resources:

- NeetCode Easy Playlist (YouTube)

- Python DS by freeCodeCamp

- Leetcode Easy (Start with 1-2 daily)

Project Idea:

- Build a simple calculator or string parser

Phase 2: Core DSA Concepts (Weeks 4-8)

- Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly, Circular)

- Stacks & Queues

- HashMaps & HashSets

- Sliding Window & Two Pointers

Resources:

- CodeHelp (Love Babbar DSA series)

- NeetCode 150

Practice:

- Solve 3-4 medium Leetcode problems/week

Phase 3: Intermediate Topics (Weeks 9-14)

- Trees (Binary Trees, BST)

- Heaps/Priority Queues
Efficient DSA Roadmap (For BCA Student)

- Tries

- Sorting Algorithms

- Binary Search Patterns

Resources:

- TechDose (YouTube)

- GeeksforGeeks DSA track

Project Idea:

- Build a tree or sorting visualizer

Phase 4: Advanced DSA + Competitive Prep (Weeks 15-22)

- Graphs (DFS, BFS, Dijkstra, Union-Find)

- Dynamic Programming

- Greedy Algorithms

- Bit Manipulation

Practice:

- 5 Leetcode Medium/Week + 1 Hard

- Start solving 1 problem daily on Codeforces or AtCoder

Phase 5: Polish & Prepare for Placements (Ongoing)

- Solve Top 100 Leetcode Questions (Neetcode.io)

- Weekly contests (Leetcode, Codeforces)

- Revise core DSA topics monthly

- Build 2-3 strong projects on GitHub

Suggested Weekly Routine

Mon-Fri: 1-2 hours of DSA + 1 Leetcode problem

Saturday: 2 hours revision + 1 YouTube DSA lecture


Efficient DSA Roadmap (For BCA Student)

Sunday: Practice contest + build project / revise

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