Day-by-Day Roadmap for Mastering Data Structures Using Java
**Day-by-Day Roadmap for Mastering Data Structures Using Java**
**Duration:** 2-3 months
**Start Date:** 27th January
**End Date:** 31st March (Approx.)
### **Week 1: Setting the Foundations**
#### **Day 1: Java Basics**
- Learn Java syntax and structure (if needed).
- Topics: Data types, loops, conditionals, and functions.
- Resources:
- "Java Basics" by freeCodeCamp.
- Practice: Simple problems like printing patterns.
#### **Day 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)**
- Topics: Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism.
- Write a small program demonstrating OOP concepts.
- Resources: TutorialsPoint or GeeksforGeeks.
#### **Day 3: Arrays Introduction**
- Learn array declaration, initialization, and traversal.
- Solve basic problems like finding the maximum/minimum element.
- Practice: Easy array problems on **HackerRank**.
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#### **Day 4: Array Manipulations**
- Topics: Sorting (Bubble, Selection), Searching (Linear, Binary).
- Solve problems involving sorting and searching.
- Practice: **GeeksforGeeks** and **LeetCode** problems.
#### **Day 5: Strings Basics**
- Learn string operations: concatenation, substring, and comparisons.
- Solve problems like reversing a string and checking palindromes.
#### **Day 6: Introduction to Time Complexity**
- Learn Big O Notation with examples.
- Analyze basic algorithms for time and space complexity.
#### **Day 7: Arrays and Strings Practice**
- Solve mixed problems on arrays and strings.
- Resources: **LeetCode Easy Problems**.
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### **Week 2: Linear Data Structures**
#### **Day 8: Linked Lists Basics**
- Learn singly linked list implementation and traversal.
- Write functions to insert and delete nodes.
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- Practice: Easy problems on linked lists.
#### **Day 9: Doubly and Circular Linked Lists**
- Learn implementation and operations for doubly and circular linked lists.
- Practice problems involving node manipulation.
#### **Day 10: Stacks Basics**
- Learn stack implementation using arrays.
- Write stack operations: push, pop, peek.
- Solve problems like "Balanced Parentheses".
#### **Day 11: Stacks Applications**
- Applications of stacks: Reverse a string, Infix to Postfix.
- Solve stack-based problems on **HackerRank**.
#### **Day 12: Queues Basics**
- Learn queue implementation using arrays.
- Write queue operations: enqueue, dequeue, front.
- Solve problems like "Generate Binary Numbers".
#### **Day 13: Priority Queue and Deque**
- Learn advanced queue variants: Priority Queue and Deque.
- Solve problems involving priority queues.
#### **Day 14: Recap and Practice**
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- Revise stacks, queues, and linked lists.
- Solve 5-10 problems on these topics.
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### **Week 3: Trees Basics**
#### **Day 15: Binary Trees Introduction**
- Learn tree terminology: nodes, height, depth.
- Implement a binary tree and traversal methods (Inorder, Preorder, Postorder).
#### **Day 16: Binary Search Trees (BST)**
- Learn properties of BST and basic operations (insert, delete, search).
- Write code to implement BST operations.
#### **Day 17: Tree Traversals**
- Solve problems involving tree traversals (both recursive and iterative).
#### **Day 18: Height and Depth of Trees**
- Write a program to calculate the height and depth of a binary tree.
- Practice problems on tree properties.
#### **Day 19: Advanced Tree Problems**
- Problems: Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA), Diameter of a Tree.
- Solve medium problems involving binary trees.
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#### **Day 20: Tree Practice Day**
- Revise all tree concepts.
- Solve 5-7 problems from **GeeksforGeeks** or **LeetCode**.
#### **Day 21: Mock Tests on Trees**
- Take mock tests on tree concepts to assess progress.
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### **Week 4: Heaps and Advanced Trees**
#### **Day 22: Heap Introduction**
- Learn Min-Heap and Max-Heap properties.
- Implement heap operations: insert, delete, heapify.
#### **Day 23: Priority Queue Using Heap**
- Implement a priority queue using heaps.
- Solve problems involving heaps.
#### **Day 24: AVL Trees**
- Learn AVL tree rotations (LL, RR, LR, RL).
- Write code for AVL tree insertion and balancing.
#### **Day 25: Practice Advanced Trees**
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- Solve problems on AVL trees and heaps.
- Resources: **HackerEarth**, **CodeChef**.
#### **Day 26: Revision of Trees and Heaps**
- Revise all tree and heap topics.
- Solve 5-10 mixed problems.
#### **Day 27: Mock Tests**
- Take a mock test covering arrays, trees, heaps, and stacks.
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### **Week 5: Graph Basics**
#### **Day 28: Graph Introduction**
- Learn graph representation (Adjacency Matrix and List).
- Implement graph representations in Java.
#### **Day 29: Breadth-First Search (BFS)**
- Implement BFS traversal.
- Solve problems involving BFS.
#### **Day 30: Depth-First Search (DFS)**
- Implement DFS traversal.
- Solve problems involving DFS.
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#### **Day 31: Connected Components**
- Learn to find connected components in a graph.
- Solve related problems.
#### **Day 32: Graph Practice**
- Solve medium problems involving BFS and DFS.
#### **Day 33: Graph Applications**
- Learn and implement Topological Sorting.
- Solve problems like "Course Schedule".
#### **Day 34: Revision of Graph Basics**
- Revise all graph topics and solve 5-7 problems.
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### **Week 6: Advanced Graph Algorithms**
#### **Day 35: Shortest Path Algorithms**
- Learn Dijkstra's Algorithm.
- Solve problems involving shortest paths.
#### **Day 36: Minimum Spanning Tree (MST)**
- Learn Kruskal's and Prim's Algorithms.
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- Solve MST problems.
#### **Day 37: Advanced Graph Problems**
- Problems: Detect cycles in a graph, find bridges and articulation points.
- Practice medium-hard problems.
#### **Day 38: Graph Revision**
- Revise all graph concepts and solve problems.
#### **Day 39: Mock Tests on Graphs**
- Take mock tests to assess graph knowledge.
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### **Week 7-8: Consolidation and Advanced Topics**
#### **Day 40-45: Tries and Segment Trees**
- Learn trie operations: insert, search, delete.
- Learn segment tree operations: range queries.
- Solve problems involving these data structures.
#### **Day 46-50: Revision and Mock Interviews**
- Revise all topics covered.
- Take mock interviews and timed problem-solving sessions.
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**Tips for Success:**
1. Study daily for 2-3 hours and practice consistently.
2. Use online forums like Stack Overflow for doubts.
3. Focus on solving problems rather than just reading concepts.
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