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0 To 1 Path To Become A Master Coder: Tathastu Roadmaps

The document outlines a 0 to 1 path for becoming a master coder, beginning with selecting and mastering a programming language in Stage 0. Stage I involves learning basic data structures and algorithms over 15 days. Stage II focuses on advanced DSA over 60 days while also beginning competitive programming. Stage III involves coding contests over 90 days to solve problems within time limits. Stage IV is achieving master coder status by participating in advanced contests over 90 days. Resources provided include learning platforms, YouTube channels, books, and curated problem lists to follow the outlined stages and progress toward becoming a highly skilled coder.

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0 To 1 Path To Become A Master Coder: Tathastu Roadmaps

The document outlines a 0 to 1 path for becoming a master coder, beginning with selecting and mastering a programming language in Stage 0. Stage I involves learning basic data structures and algorithms over 15 days. Stage II focuses on advanced DSA over 60 days while also beginning competitive programming. Stage III involves coding contests over 90 days to solve problems within time limits. Stage IV is achieving master coder status by participating in advanced contests over 90 days. Resources provided include learning platforms, YouTube channels, books, and curated problem lists to follow the outlined stages and progress toward becoming a highly skilled coder.

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Tathastu Roadmaps

enabled by TwoWaits

0 to 1 Path to Become
a Master Coder
By Achintya Gaumat
Founder and Chief Mentor, TwoWaits,
HBTU Kanpur 2016 CSE Alumni
Who can become a Master Coder? & WHY?
● Ones who enjoy problem solving, doing coding, irrespective of any
expectations of rewards. || कमर्मण्येवा धकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ||

● Being good in maths, high IQ is not a bar, you can improve.

● Apart from becoming better in problem solving skills, better


software engineer, you will get a plenty of rewards, recognition.

● Companies evaluate coding skills for freshers (even for exp upto
3-5 years). So it helps in getting hired!!
What is Coding?
● Solving real world problems using programming languages.

● Includes learning Data Structures & Algorithm along with some


concepts of Maths.

● Apply above learned concepts using any programming language.

● Platforms : GeeksForGeeks, Hackerrank, Hackerearth, Leetcode.

● Competition of coding is Competitive Programming. De-facto CP


platforms in India : CodeChef & CodeForces.
Different Stages of Learning
● Stage 0 : Selecting a Language and Mastering it
● Stage I : Beginner DSA
● Stage II : Competitive Programming & Advance DSA
● Stage III : Participating in Coding Contests
● Stage IV : Master Coder & Beyond

Beyond you can just keep participating and learning more algos.
Stage 0 : Selecting a Language
● You only have 3 options : C++, JAVA, Python

● C++ : Useful in written of companies, you can’t make any projects in


it, most preferred for CP.

● JAVA : Helpful in job interviews, web/android, plenty of support.


Recommended if interest in coding only for job purpose.

● Python : If you wish to make career in Data Science, make projects.


Decent language but not that preferred for coding.

● For college you need C, if you learn C++, it covers that.


Stage 0 : Mastering that Language (max 15 days)
● Learn just basic syntax, loops, data types, functions, recursion, etc.

● Practice few programs like prime number, palindrome, string


operations, printing patterns, etc.

● You can use Hackerrank for practice, books for different languages,
some YT Channels. You may join some course but your purpose
should be the same.

● Evaluate by solving at least 50 problems for your language on


Hackerrank before moving on to the next stage!
Stage I : Beginner DSA (max 15 days)

● Data Structure is a collection of data values, the relationship among


them and the operations that can be applied to that data.

● An algorithm is a set of coding instructions to achieve some


operations on data or achieve some functionality.

● Begin with learning : Asymptotic Analysis, Time and Space


Complexity. Algorithms for Searching (Linear & Binary), Sorting
(Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick).

● Start DS with Strings, Arrays, Stack, Queue, LinkedList.


Stage I : Beginner DS & Algos (Contd.)
● Understand the working, implementation and applications of above
topics by watching tutorials or reading books.

● YouTube Channel : MyCodeSchool


For Theory : GeeksForGeeks

● Topicwise problems on Leetcode. Go to problems section, select by


topic, difficulty. Do 10-15 problems for each data structure.

● Do at least 100 problems before moving on to the next stage. Refer


Tathastu DSA Series problems for reference.
Stage II : Advance DSA (max 60 days)
● Learn non-linear Data Structures like Tree, Graph, Maps and
Hashing. Followed by learning Heap, Trie, Suffix Tree, Segment tree
if you wish to go deeper.

● Important algorithms like Divide & Conquer, Greedy, Dynamic


Programming, Branch & Bound, Backtracking, Randomized.

● Practice problems for above topics on Tathastu DSA Series. Do at


least 200 problems, you may practice even more.

● You may refer books like Narsimha Karumanchi for this segment.
Stage II : Competitive Programming (max 60 days)
● Advance DSA is almost similar to preparing for CP, you may start it
alongside.

● Learn some more concepts like Prime, Sieve, Segmented Sieve, Prime
Factorisation, Sqrt Decomposition, etc.

● Refer Raj Vikramaditya’s CP Sheet, solve 170 problems topic wise.

● There is no restriction to do these before going to coding contests,


you may start participating in coding contests in this stage itself.
Stage III : Coding Contests (max 90 days)
● Companies give you 1-3 problems to be solved in 60-75 minutes, you
have to pass all test cases, either open or private.

● You need to master this format, take part in contests on Hackerrank,


Hackerearth, some challenges on Leetcode, etc.

● Challenge here is to pass all test cases, you need to take care of all
boundary conditions along with core logic.

● Participate in 4-5 contests on CodeChef, then begin on CodeForces


as well. Do at least 3-4 contests on a monthly basis!
Stage IV : Master Coder & Beyond (min 90 days)
● Now go for next level contests like ACM ICPC, IOI, IEEE Xtreme.
Continue participating in the regular contests of CodeForces.

● Google Kickstart, 8 rounds every year, if you get a good rank in that
you may get a call for interview. Hacker Cup by FB is another.

● Contests of other companies like TCS, Infosys, Codenation organize


yearly coding contest like CodeVita, Codeagon, HackWithinFy etc.

● Your aim should be to get at least Expert on CodeForces and 5* on


CodeChef. Then focus on maintaining it.
Resources :
● Platforms : Hackerrank, Leetcode, GFG, CodeChef, CodeForces.
● YT Channels : MyCodeSchool, Apna College, GeeksForGeeks,
MySirG for Hindi, CodeWithHarry.
● Books : Language specific books, Narsimha Karumanchi for DSA
Learning available in all 3 languages.
● List of DSA Qs : 450 Qs DSA Cracker by Love Babbar, 30 days SDE
Plan and CP Sheet by Raj Vikramaditya, Tathastu DSA Series by
Twowaits.
Q&A
Let’s hear what you guys have to say or
Email us at achintya@twowaits.com

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