How to start DSA

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To start learning Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), you can follow these steps:

  1. Start with the basics: Understand the fundamental concepts of data structures such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees.

  2. Learn algorithms: Study the basic algorithms such as sorting (bubble sort, insertion sort, etc.) and searching (linear search, binary search, etc.).

  3. Practice coding: Start implementing the concepts and algorithms you learn in a programming language of your choice.

  4. Learn advanced data structures: Learn about more advanced data structures such as heaps, hash tables, and graphs.

  5. Study advanced algorithms: Learn about more advanced algorithms such as divide and conquer, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms.

  6. Keep practicing: Continuously practice and improve your coding skills.

It's also important to have a good understanding of Time and space complexity, and Big O notation.

You can find a lot of resources online (such as tutorials, lectures, and practice problems) to help you learn DSA. Some popular websites include LeetCode, HackerRank, and GeeksforGeeks