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Java DSA & Interview Prep Guide

The document outlines a comprehensive 28-week roadmap for mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) and preparing for interviews using Java. It is divided into four phases: Core DSA, Advanced DSA Topics, CS Fundamentals, and Final Interview Prep, covering essential topics such as arrays, trees, dynamic programming, and operating systems. Additionally, it includes tips for practice, mock interviews, and resume enhancement.

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Java DSA & Interview Prep Guide

The document outlines a comprehensive 28-week roadmap for mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) and preparing for interviews using Java. It is divided into four phases: Core DSA, Advanced DSA Topics, CS Fundamentals, and Final Interview Prep, covering essential topics such as arrays, trees, dynamic programming, and operating systems. Additionally, it includes tips for practice, mock interviews, and resume enhancement.

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Complete DSA + Interview Prep Roadmap (Java)

Phase 1: Core DSA (Weeks 1-10)

- Arrays, Strings, Recursion, Hashing, Stacks, Queues, Binary Search, Sorting, Sliding Window, Two Pointers.

- Practice easy to medium problems on LeetCode and GeeksforGeeks.

- Goal: Build a strong foundation in problem-solving.

Phase 2: Advanced DSA Topics (Weeks 11-20)

Week 11-12: Linked Lists

- Singly, Doubly, Circular LL

- Reverse LL, Detect/Remove loop, Merge two lists

Week 13-14: Trees

- Binary Tree & BST: Inorder, Preorder, Postorder (rec + iterative)

- Height, Diameter, Lowest Common Ancestor

Week 15: Heaps

- Min/Max Heap, Heapify, PriorityQueue in Java

Week 16-17: Graphs

- BFS, DFS, Detect cycle, Topological Sort, Dijkstra's

Week 18-19: Dynamic Programming

- Memoization, Tabulation, LCS, Knapsack, Palindromes

Week 20: Tries & Bit Manipulation

- Insert, Search, Prefix search in Trie

- XOR, count set bits, single number problems

Phase 3: CS Fundamentals (Weeks 21-24)


Complete DSA + Interview Prep Roadmap (Java)

Week 21: OOPs in Java

- Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Interface, Abstract class

Week 22: Operating Systems

- Processes vs Threads, Deadlock, Paging, Scheduling

Week 23: DBMS

- SQL basics, Joins, Normalization, Indexing, Transactions

Week 24: Computer Networks

- OSI/TCP Models, IP, DNS, HTTP vs HTTPS, TCP vs UDP

Phase 4: Final Interview Prep (Weeks 25-28)

Week 25: Revise Core Topics

- Arrays to Trees + 2 LeetCode problems/day

Week 26: Mock Interviews

- Pramp, [Link] or with a friend

Week 27: HR Round

- Common questions: Tell me about yourself, strengths/weaknesses

Week 28: Resume & Projects

- Add Java projects, DSA solutions, GitHub profile, polish resume

Bonus Tips

- Use LeetCode daily challenge + topic-wise filters

- Keep notes in Notion or a DSA notebook


Complete DSA + Interview Prep Roadmap (Java)

- Push solutions to GitHub for visibility

- Stay consistent and track weekly progress

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