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# 📚 Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)
Welcome to my **DSA Practice Repository**! This repo is dedicated to learning, implementing, and mastering the most fundamental and advanced **Data Structures and Algorithms** used in computer science and programming interviews.
Whether you're preparing for coding interviews, aiming to improve problem-solving skills, or diving into competitive programming — this repository is for you.
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## 📌 Objectives
- 📖 Learn and implement all major DSA topics
- ✅ Solve 300+ problems from platforms like **LeetCode**, **GFG**, **HackerRank**, etc.
- 🧠 Build a strong foundation in both **theory** and **practical coding**
- 🛠 Develop reusable templates and efficient solutions
- 🚀 Prepare for technical interviews at top tech companies
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## 🧠 Topics Covered
### 📂 Basic Data Structures
- Arrays
- Strings
- Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly, Circular)
- Stacks and Queues
- Hashing (HashMaps, HashSets)
- Trees (Binary Trees, BST, AVL Trees)
- Heaps (Min-Heap, Max-Heap)
- Graphs (Adjacency List, Matrix)
### ⚙️ Core Algorithms
- Searching (Linear, Binary)
- Sorting (Bubble, Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick, Count)
- Recursion & Backtracking
- Dynamic Programming
- Greedy Algorithms
- Bit Manipulation
- Divide and Conquer
- Sliding Window
- Two Pointers
- Union-Find (Disjoint Set)
- Topological Sorting
- Trie (Prefix Tree)
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## 🧪 Problem Practice Sections
| Section | Source(s) | Notes |
|----------------------|-------------------------------|-------|
| Array Problems | LeetCode, GFG, InterviewBit | ✅ |
| String Challenges | HackerRank, LeetCode | ✅ |
| Linked List Problems | GFG, LeetCode | 🔄 |
| Tree/Graph Problems | LeetCode, Codeforces | 🔄 |
| DP Patterns | Striver’s Sheet, LeetCode | 🔄 |
| Recursion/Backtrack | LeetCode, GFG | ✅ |
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## 📁 Folder Structure
DSA/
├── Arrays/
│ ├── 01_reverse_array.java
│ ├── 02_kadane_algorithm.cpp
│ └── README.md
├── Strings/
│ ├── 01_is_palindrome.py
│ └── README.md
├── LinkedList/
│ ├── 01_insert_node.cpp
│ ├── 02_detect_cycle.java
│ └── README.md
├── Trees/
│ ├── 01_preorder_traversal.py
│ └── 02_level_order.cpp
├── DynamicProgramming/
│ ├── 01_fibonacci_memo.java
│ └── 02_lcs.py
├── Notes/
│ ├── Time_Complexity.md
│ ├── Recursion_vs_DP.md
│ └── Graph_Theory_Basics.md
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## 📘 Resources Used
- 🔗 [LeetCode](https://leetcode.com/)
- 🔗 [GeeksforGeeks](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/)
- 🔗 [HackerRank](https://www.hackerrank.com/)
- 🔗 [Codeforces](https://codeforces.com/)
- 🔗 [InterviewBit](https://www.interviewbit.com/)
- 🔗 [Striver’s DSA Sheet](https://takeuforward.org/interviews/strivers-sde-sheet-top-coding-interview-problems/)
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## 🧰 Tools & Languages
- 🖥 Languages: `Java`, `C++`, `Python`
- 🛠 Tools: VS Code, Git, GitHub
- ☁️ Platforms: LeetCode, HackerRank, GeeksforGeeks, Codeforces
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## ✍️ Notes and Learning Materials
> This section includes handwritten or markdown notes explaining core concepts with examples and time/space complexities.
- Time & Space Complexity Cheatsheet
- Sorting Algorithm Comparison
- Recursion vs Dynamic Programming
- Tree Traversal Techniques
- Graph Representations and Traversals
- DP Patterns and Tabulation vs Memoization
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## 📅 Timeline & Progress
| Month | Targeted Topics | Status |
|-------|------------------|--------|
| June | Arrays, Strings | ✅ Completed |
| July | LinkedList, Trees| 🔄 In Progress |
| August| Graphs, DP | ⏳ Upcoming |
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## 🤝 Contribution Guidelines
Although this is a personal learning repo, you are welcome to:
- 🌟 Star or fork this repo
- 🛠 Suggest improvements
- 🐞 Open issues for errors or bugs
- 📩 Contact me for collaboration
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## 👨💻 Author
**[Your Name]**
📧 Email: your.email@example.com
🔗 LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/yourname](https://linkedin.com/in/yourname)
🐙 GitHub: [github.com/yourusername](https://github.com/yourusername)
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## ⭐ Support
If you like this repository and want to support my journey, feel free to:
- ⭐ Star this repository
- 🔄 Share it with friends
- 💬 Leave suggestions via issues or pull requests
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## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).