DSA + Java Genius Plan for Beginners (30 Days)
Stage 1: 30-Day Genius DSA + Java Learning Plan
Week 0: Setup (Day 0)
- Install IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code (Java Extension)
- Learn Basic Java:
- Variables
- Loops (for, while)
- Conditionals (if-else)
- Functions
- Arrays
- Practice Simple Programs:
- Print numbers 1 to 10
- Sum of two numbers
- Find largest of 3 numbers
Week 1: Array & String Patterns
Focus:
- Arrays
- Two Pointers
- Sliding Window
- Strings
- Daily small problems
Week 2: Recursion & Binary Search Patterns
Focus:
- Recursion Basics
- Binary Search
- Backtracking basics
Week 3: Sorting + Hashing Patterns
Focus:
- Bubble, Selection, Merge Sort
- HashMaps and Sets
Week 4: Easy Dynamic Programming + Final Polishing
Focus:
- Intro to DP
- Solve real interview questions
- Revise Weak Topics
Daily Routine
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Learn Concept + Examples
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Solve 3 Easy Problems
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Write mistakes + learnings
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Revise today's learning
Weekend: Mock Test & Revise
Top 1% Tips
- Dry run examples before coding
- Don't get stuck for 30+ mins
- Keep a Mistake Book
- Learn deeply from failures
Tools
- LeetCode: Practice Platform
- Visualgo.net: Visualize DSA
- GeeksforGeeks: For deep understanding
- Whiteboard/Paper: For problem-solving thinking
Final Words
Stay consistent even on tough days. You will master Java + DSA faster than you believe. Let's begin
the Genius Journey!