How I Mastered Data Structures and Algorithms

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It's less hubris to say you mastered basic DS&A. There are many who spend their whole lives on each of these topics.

Yesterday I solved my first leetcode problem

I am really pushing hard on DSA at the moment. A Discord server for people in the same position could be a good idea.

I just saw your video but am a fan of "Tech with Tim". I've been a SW Engineer for 28 years "including combat deployments" yes I'm a veteran, but your videos are great at getting famikikar with new frameworks and I used your videos with Python and Kivi. I will share your video because many people are "Self Taught Learners", like you who enhanced their skills (with degree or not) through reading and coding and you have been influential in this effort.

Step 1: choose language python is easier Step 2 : 3 main topics: 1. Big o notation - time complexity 2. Data structure - stack ,queue, linked list, tree 3. Algorithms - sorting, searching , graph , niche (dynamic, greedy, 2pointer, sliding window) Step 3 : DSA questions 50 algoexpert questions then to leetcode Step 4 : Mock interviews -pramp Step 5 : Confidence

This was so motivating! Mastering DSA can feel overwhelming, but hearing your journey really made it seem possible. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly!

great vid, love the approach and the focus - especially on the confidence point. prepare prepare prepare

I was really going to leave coding I mean programming generally but with your video this afternoon, I was warm up

Well, this exactly what I did when preparing for interviews back then. The funny thing is the first question they asked me require Math knowledge (Probability calculus), you will have to memorize the fomula, have nothing to do with DSA, and they said it’s for “testing the problem solving skill” 😅