How To Master Data Structures & Algorithms (Study Strategies)

Hey! In this video, I'll be giving a simple 3 part study strategy to learn data structures and algorithms.

Data Structures Courses

Data Structures Books (folder has free copies of all the books)

Example Notes (not complete)

📒 Timestamps 📒
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Take Data Structures Class
3:10 - Note Taking Tips
5:38 - Sponsorship
6:28 - Flashcards (Spaced Repetition)
7:34 - Practice (using Leetcode)

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[AndrewHitti]

This is huge! Getting a handle on data structures and algorithms will unlock opportunities at all the best tech companies and get you access to the higher end of each level's salary band!! Consistent, actionable advice. You're the best!!

[majesticgent]

100% agree. Coding data structures from scratch really helps to understand them far better than memorization. At least looking at the implementation of the data structures of your language of choice and understanding how it works.

[kaleolearn]

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NOTES

3 Part Strategy

1. Take A DS & Algo class
- Structure your notes on your own. Don't use other people's notes starting out.

- put the overview of the lesson in laments terms

- look for the coding visualizes

- explain why a certain data structure exists

- what is this data structure/algorithm optimized for? certain data structures are good for certain things.

- have the Big O Analysics

2. Code It Out
- leet code a day keeps unemployment away

3. Flash Cards are your friend

- spaced repetition

- Practice

[InTheGlow]

This was perfect!! The Harvard CS50 Course was also really helpful so I’ll definitely use the courses you suggested here! Thank you!!

[fullmooninbloom]

I have no intention to learn programming, but I like and click because I support your mission and coins lol

[EchoVidsu]

My advice is to make a PowerPoint for each data structure and pretend like you are going to teach it.

[Bukola]

I have some helpful links down below!

Data Structures Courses

Data Structures Books (folder has free copies of all the books)

Flashcard Software
►quizlet.com

📒 Timestamps 📒
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Take Data Structures Class
3:10 - Note Taking Tips
5:38 - Sponsorship
6:28 - Flashcards (Spaced Repetition)
7:34 - Practice (using Leetcode)

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[msskboardp]

I went to school for mathematics but I'm starting to learn about data science on my own through various resources. These tips are super helpful. Thanks for sharing!

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[mathboygps]

I NEEDED THIS I'm in a data structures & algorithms course rn!

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[donellmtabvuri]

Wise words from experience, I'm learning Data Structures and Algorithms by myself and now I'll take them more seriously. These programming languages with their pre-existing libraries for DS & A make us feel so lazy to learn🤣😂

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