One-Month Programming Plan
## Week 1: Strengthening Basics
### Day 1: Arrays
- Topics: Basics, Traversal, Insertion, Deletion
- Problems:
- Reverse an Array
- Find the Maximum and Minimum Element in an Array
- Rotate an Array (Cyclic Rotation)
- Practice: Solve 5-7 easy array problems on LeetCode/GFG.
### Day 2: Arrays (Advanced)
- Topics: Two Pointer Approach, Sliding Window
- Problems:
- Subarray with Given Sum
- Find Duplicate in an Array
- Longest Subarray with Sum K
### Day 3: Strings
- Topics: String Manipulation
- Problems:
- Reverse a String
- Check if a String is Palindrome
- Remove Duplicates from a String
### Day 4: Recursion
- Topics: Introduction to Recursion
- Problems:
- Factorial of a Number
- Fibonacci Sequence
- Print all Subsequences of a String/Array
### Day 5: Sorting
- Topics: Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort
- Problems:
- Sort an Array of 0s, 1s, and 2s (Dutch National Flag Problem)
- Merge Two Sorted Arrays
### Day 6: Searching
- Topics: Linear Search, Binary Search
- Problems:
- Search Insert Position
- Find First and Last Position of Element in Sorted Array
### Day 7: Revision
- Solve at least 10 mixed problems from arrays, strings, and recursion.
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## Week 2: Diving into DSA
### Day 8: Stack Basics
- Topics: Stack Operations
- Problems:
- Implement Stack using Arrays
- Valid Parentheses
- Next Greater Element
### Day 9: Queue Basics
- Topics: Implementing Queue, Circular Queue
- Problems:
- Implement Queue using Arrays
- First Non-Repeating Character in a Stream
### Day 10: Linked List Basics
- Topics: Singly Linked List
- Problems:
- Reverse a Linked List
- Detect Cycle in a Linked List
### Day 11: Recursion Advanced
- Topics: Backtracking
- Problems:
- N-Queens Problem
- Rat in a Maze
### Day 12: Hashing
- Topics: Hash Maps and Sets
- Problems:
- Two Sum Problem
- Longest Subarray with Zero Sum
### Day 13: Practice Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists
- Solve at least 7-10 problems combining these concepts.
### Day 14: Revision
- Attempt a mock contest or solve mixed DSA problems for 2-3 hours.
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## Week 3: Tree and Graph Basics
### Day 15: Binary Trees
- Topics: Traversals (Inorder, Preorder, Postorder)
- Problems:
- Level Order Traversal
- Height of a Binary Tree
- Diameter of a Binary Tree
### Day 16: Binary Search Tree
- Topics: BST Operations
- Problems:
- Search in a BST
- Validate BST
- Lowest Common Ancestor of BST
### Day 17: Graph Basics
- Topics: Representation (Adjacency List/Matrix), BFS, DFS
- Problems:
- BFS of Graph
- DFS of Graph
### Day 18: Graph Advanced
- Topics: Shortest Path Algorithms
- Problems:
- Dijkstra's Algorithm
- Detect Cycle in a Graph
### Day 19: Practice Trees and Graphs
- Solve 5-7 problems covering trees and graphs.
### Day 20: Mock Contest
- Attempt a timed contest to solve 5-6 problems on DSA concepts.
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## Week 4: Advanced Concepts
### Day 21: Dynamic Programming (DP) Basics
- Topics: Recursion to DP Conversion
- Problems:
- Fibonacci Numbers (Recursive, Memoization, Tabulation)
- Climbing Stairs Problem
### Day 22: DP Continued
- Topics: Subproblems and State Representation
- Problems:
- Longest Common Subsequence
- Knapsack Problem
### Day 23: Greedy Algorithms
- Topics: Greedy Approach Basics
- Problems:
- Activity Selection Problem
- Minimum Coins for Change
### Day 24: Bit Manipulation
- Topics: XOR Basics, Bitwise Operators
- Problems:
- Single Number Problem
- Count Set Bits in a Number
### Day 25: Practice Mixed Problems
- Focus on solving 10-12 problems combining arrays, recursion, stacks, and graphs.
### Day 26: Mock Contest
- Attempt a 3-hour mock contest on LeetCode or Codeforces.
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## Final Week
### Day 27-28: Revision
- Revise key topics: Arrays, Stacks, Trees, and Graphs.
- Revisit and practice mistakes made earlier.
### Day 29: Real-Life Project
- Start working on a mini-project (e.g., Task Manager using Stacks/Queues, Binary Tree Visualizer).
### Day 30: Reflection and Next Steps
- Reflect on your progress.
- Set goals for the next month (e.g., competitive programming, advanced DP, etc.).
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## Tips for Success
1. **Consistency**: Dedicate at least 2-3 hours daily to coding.
2. **Platforms**: Use LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks, and HackerRank.
3. **Resources**:
- For concepts: "DSA Made Easy by Narasimha Karumanchi" or freeCodeCamp tutorials.
- For Java syntax: Refer to the Oracle Java Documentation.
4. **Track Progress**: Maintain a log of problems solved and topics covered.
