Hey everyone! I'm looking for a solid roadmap to get started with Data Structures and Algorithms, specifically using C++. If you could share resources for learning and practice, like websites or platforms—maybe LeetCode or others—that would be super helpful. Thanks!
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You might want to dive into Donald Knuth's series, *The Art of Computer Programming*. It’s a bit of a classic and has volumes dedicated to the common data structures. The first and third volumes are ideal for what you need, even though he uses his assembly language throughout. If you can grasp it there, you can certainly apply it to C++!
How proficient are you in C++? Knowing your way around linked lists and dynamic arrays is pretty crucial for DSA. You don’t need to be a pro, but understanding those will really help. I suggest checking out some free courses on YouTube or even a structured course on Udemy—those can be great for building your foundation!
I'm not bad at it but definitely not an expert yet. I’ve done some easy and medium-level problems with arrays and they were a mix—some were easy, others a bit challenging!
What’s your main goal for learning C++? Are there specific applications you're interested in? Figuring that out could help streamline your learning!
C++ is my strong side, that's why I want to practice DSA with it! Right now, I'm also learning Java and Spring Boot.
If you’re working with C or C++, some great data structures to start with include linked lists (and variations like doubly linked lists), trees, and hash tables. The C++ standard library has many options that are well-tested and reliable for real-world applications, so definitely leverage that when you start coding!
Oh, I'll definitely include those in my study plan!
Wait, what’s a triply linked list? You mentioned it twice, wasn't one already enough?
Where can I get that book?