3-Month Java DSA Learning Roadmap
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Created by SYNTAX ERROR ABHISHEK ⭐
This comprehensive roadmap will guide you through learning Java and Data Structures &
Algorithms over 12 weeks. Each week includes specific topics, free resources, and practice
exercises to build your skills methodically.
� Overview
Duration: 12 weeks
Daily Commitment: 2-3 hours
Goal: Master Java fundamentals and essential DSA concepts
Prerequisite: Basic programming knowledge helpful but not required
Week 1: Java Fundamentals I �
Days 1-2: Setting up Java environment, basic syntax ⚙
Days 3-4: Variables, data types, operators �
Days 5-7: Control flow statements (if-else, switch, loops) �
Resources:
Oracle's Java Tutorials �
W3Schools Java Tutorial �
Programiz Java Tutorial �
Practice: Solve 5-10 basic problems on Hackerrank Java �
Week 2: Java Fundamentals II �
Days 1-2: Methods and method overloading �
Days 3-4: Arrays and ArrayList �
Days 5-7: String manipulation and StringBuilder �
Resources:
Codecademy Java Course �
Java Arrays - GeeksforGeeks �
Java Collections Framework - Tutorialspoint �
Practice: Implement algorithms for array manipulation (reverse, find max/min, rotate) �
Week 3: Object-Oriented Programming I �
Days 1-2: Classes and objects �
Days 3-4: Constructors, this keyword �
Days 5-7: Inheritance and polymorphism �
Resources:
MOOC.fi Java Programming �
OOP Concepts - JavaTpoint �
YouTube: Programming with Mosh - Java OOP �
Practice: Create a simple banking system using OOP concepts �
Week 4: Object-Oriented Programming II �
Days 1-2: Abstraction and interfaces �
Days 3-4: Encapsulation and access modifiers �
Days 5-7: Exception handling and file I/O �
Resources:
Java Abstractions - Baeldung �
Exception Handling - Oracle ⚠
Java File I/O - GeeksforGeeks �
Practice: Build a simple file management system with error handling �
Week 5: Collections Framework & Generics �
Days 1-2: List interface (ArrayList, LinkedList) �
Days 3-4: Set interface (HashSet, TreeSet) �
Days 5-7: Map interface (HashMap, TreeMap) and Generics �
Resources:
Java Collections - Oracle �
Generics in Java - GeeksforGeeks �
Java Collections Playlist - Coding with John �
Practice: Implement a contact management system using different collections �
Week 6: Introduction to DSA �
Days 1-2: Time and Space complexity (Big O) ⏱
Days 3-4: Basic sorting algorithms (Bubble, Selection, Insertion) �
Days 5-7: Advanced sorting (Merge, Quick, Heap) ⚡
Resources:
Big O Notation - freeCodeCamp �
Sorting Algorithms - VisuAlgo �
YouTube: Abdul Bari - Algorithms �
Practice: Implement all sorting algorithms from scratch and analyze complexity �
Week 7: Arrays and Searching �
Days 1-2: Linear and Binary search algorithms �
Days 3-4: Two-pointer technique and sliding window �
Days 5-7: Array problems (subarrays, matrix manipulation) �
Resources:
Binary Search - GeeksforGeeks �
Two Pointers Technique - LeetCode Patterns �
Array Problems - Leetcode Learn �
Practice: Solve 15-20 array problems on LeetCode (Easy level) �♂
Week 8: Linked Lists �
Days 1-2: Singly linked list implementation �
Days 3-4: Doubly linked list and circular linked list �
Days 5-7: Common linked list problems �
Resources:
Linked Lists - Programiz �
YouTube: mycodeschool - Linked Lists �
Linked List Problems - GeeksforGeeks �
Practice: Implement operations (insert, delete, reverse, detect cycle) �
Week 9: Stacks and Queues �
Days 1-2: Stack implementation and applications �
Days 3-4: Queue implementation and variants (Deque, Priority Queue) �♂
Days 5-7: Stack and Queue problems �
Resources:
Stacks and Queues - HackerEarth �
Priority Queue - Baeldung �
Stack/Queue Problems - InterviewBit �
Practice: Solve expression evaluation and bracket matching problems �
Week 10: Trees I �
Days 1-2: Binary tree basics and traversals �
Days 3-4: Binary Search Tree (BST) operations �
Days 5-7: Balanced trees (AVL basics) ⚖
Resources:
Binary Trees - GeeksforGeeks �
BST Visualization - cs.usfca.edu �
YouTube: Tech with Tim - Binary Trees �
Practice: Implement tree traversals and basic BST operations �♂
Week 11: Trees II and Heaps �
Days 1-2: Advanced tree problems �♂
Days 3-4: Heap implementation and heap sort �
Days 5-7: Trie data structure �
Resources:
Heaps - Brilliant.org �
Trie Data Structure - TopCoder �
Tree Problems - LeetCode �
Practice: Implement heap operations and solve string problems using Trie �
Week 12: Hashing and Graphs Basics �
Days 1-2: Hash table implementation and collision handling �
Days 3-4: Graph representation (adjacency matrix/list) �
Days 5-7: Basic graph traversals (BFS, DFS) �♂
Resources:
Hashing - MIT OpenCourseWare �
Graph Theory - freeCodeCamp �
Graph Algorithms - William Fiset �
Practice: Implement a hash map and solve basic graph traversal problems �
� Progress Tracking Tips
1. Daily Log: Maintain a learning journal �
2. Code Daily: Write code for at least 30 minutes every day �
3. Review: Revisit previous concepts weekly �
4. Project: Build a comprehensive project using learned concepts �
5. Community: Join Java/DSA Discord or Reddit communities �
� Final Project Ideas
1. Library Management System: Using OOP, Collections, and File I/O
2. Social Network Analysis: Using Graphs and various data structures
3. Text Editor: Using Stacks for undo/redo and Tries for auto-complete
4. Task Scheduler: Using Priority Queues and Heaps
� Assessment Milestones
Week 4: Complete a mini OOP project
Week 8: Solve 50 LeetCode easy problems
Week 12: Complete a comprehensive DSA project
� Important Tips
Focus on understanding concepts, not memorizing
Practice coding without IDE assistance occasionally
Participate in weekly coding contests
Review and refactor your old code
Don't skip the basics - they're the foundation
� Additional Resources
LeetCode - Practice problems
HackerRank - Skill assessment
CodeWars - Gamified learning
Visualgo - Algorithm visualization
CS50 - Computer Science fundamentals
Remember: Consistency is key! Even 30 minutes of focused practice daily is better than
sporadic long sessions. Good luck on your Java DSA journey! �
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