DSA Roadmap in C++ (Month-wise and Week-wise)
Month 1: C++ Basics and Problem Solving Foundation
- C++ Basics: Syntax, control structures, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, classes, and objects.
- OOP Concepts: Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction.
- Practice: Solve basic problems (factorial, Fibonacci series, prime numbers).
- Practice platforms: HackerRank (C++ Basics), LeetCode (Simple problems).
- Hands-on practice: Implement a class for basic operations and solve simple array problems.
Month 2: Data Structures Basics
- Arrays: Operations (insert, delete, search, reverse).
- Strings: Manipulation, palindrome checking, anagrams.
- Linked List: Singly linked list, doubly linked list, reverse, detect loop.
- Practice: Implement array and linked list operations, solve string problems.
- Platforms: GeeksforGeeks, HackerRank, LeetCode (Array, Linked List).
Month 3: Advanced Data Structures
- Stacks and Queues: Implement using arrays/linked lists, infix to postfix conversion.
- Trees: Binary Tree, Binary Search Tree, traversals (inorder, preorder, postorder).
- Hashing: HashMap, HashSet, collision handling.
- Practice: Solve problems like balanced parentheses, tree traversals, and hash-based problems.
- Resources: GeeksforGeeks, LeetCode (Stacks, Trees, Hashing).
Month 4: Algorithms
- Sorting Algorithms: Bubble, Merge, Quick, Insertion Sort.
- Searching: Binary Search, Linear Search.
- Dynamic Programming (DP): Fibonacci, Knapsack, Coin Change.
- Greedy Algorithms: Activity selection, Fractional knapsack.
- Practice: Solve sorting, searching, DP, and greedy problems.
- Platforms: LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks (Sorting, DP).
Month 5: Advanced Topics
- Backtracking: N-Queens, Sudoku Solver, Permutations.
- Graph Algorithms: BFS, DFS, Shortest path (Dijkstra, Floyd-Warshall).
- Advanced Data Structures: Tries, Segment Trees.
- Practice: Solve graph-based problems, implement advanced data structures.
- Resources: GeeksforGeeks (Graph Algorithms, Backtracking).
Month 6: Competitive Programming
- Participate in contests: Codeforces, AtCoder, CodeChef, HackerRank.
- Solve problems in timed environments.
- Focus on problem-solving speed and accuracy.
- Practice regularly, and improve problem-solving skills under time pressure.
Week-wise Plan
Week 1: C++ Basics - Syntax, variables, control structures
- Learn basic syntax, variables, data types.
- Practice control structures (if-else, loops).
- Hands-on: Implement simple programs (factorial, prime numbers).
Week 2: Functions, Arrays, and Strings
- Learn functions, arrays, and string handling.
- Practice problems related to arrays and strings (reversal, palindrome).
- Hands-on: Implement functions for common tasks like sorting an array.
Week 3: Pointers, Classes, and OOP Basics
- Learn about pointers and references.
- Implement basic OOP concepts (classes, objects).
- Hands-on: Create a class (e.g., Student with attributes).
Week 4: Problem Solving Practice
- Solve basic problems on HackerRank, LeetCode.
- Focus on array, string, and basic problem-solving.
- Evaluate progress, refine your understanding.
