January 2025: Java & DSA Skill Development Schedule
Week 1: Java Fundamentals
Day 1-2: Core Java Basics
- Data types, variables, operators, conditionals, loops.
- Practice: Simple programs (e.g., Fibonacci, prime numbers).
Day 3-4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Topics: Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, etc.
- Practice: OOP-based projects (e.g., Library system).
Day 5-6: Collections Framework
- Topics: List, Set, Map, Queue, Stack.
- Practice: Programs using collections (e.g., student database).
Day 7: Java Practice
- Solve 5-7 Java problems on LeetCode/HackerRank.
Week 2: DSA Basics
Day 8-9: Arrays
- Topics: 1D/2D arrays, reverse array, subarray sum.
- Practice: 5-6 problems on LeetCode/GeeksforGeeks.
Day 10-11: Strings
- Topics: String manipulation, palindrome, anagrams.
- Practice: 5-6 string problems.
Day 12-13: Searching & Sorting
- Topics: Binary search, Bubble, Merge, Quick sort.
- Practice: Sorting algorithm problems.
Day 14: Problem Solving
- Solve 5 medium-level problems combining arrays and strings.
Week 3: Advanced DSA
Day 15-16: Recursion
- Topics: Backtracking, N-Queens, Fibonacci.
- Practice: 4-5 recursion problems.
Day 17-18: Linked List
- Topics: Singly, Doubly, Circular Linked List.
- Practice: Implement operations, solve 3-4 problems.
Day 19: Stacks & Queues
- Topics: Stack using arrays, Queue using linked lists.
- Practice: 3-4 problems.
Day 20: Problem Solving
- Solve 5 problems on Linked Lists, Stacks, and Queues.
Week 4: Competitive Problem Solving
Day 21-22: Trees
- Topics: Binary Tree, BST, tree traversals.
- Practice: 3-4 problems on LeetCode/GeeksforGeeks.
Day 23-24: Graphs
- Topics: DFS, BFS, adjacency list, matrix.
- Practice: 3-4 problems.
Day 25: Dynamic Programming Basics
- Topics: Fibonacci (memoization/tabulation), knapsack.
- Practice: 2-3 basic DP problems.
Day 26: Mock Interview Practice
- Platforms: Pramp, InterviewBit.
- Focus: Explain thought processes clearly.
Day 27-28: Revision
- Revise key Java concepts and DSA problems.
- Solve 3-5 previously solved problems.
Day 29-30: Placement-Style Mock Test
- Simulate placement test (coding + MCQs).
- Analyze mistakes and refine weak areas.
