Build Problem-Solving Skills With Daily Coding

✅ How I Made DSA a Daily Habit 💡📅 📍 When I first started, I struggled with consistency. But soon, I created a system that worked every single day. Here’s what helped me stay on track: 1️⃣ Set a fixed 30-min DSA slot daily — same time, no excuses. 2️⃣ Used a problem pattern tracker (like Leetcode patterns list). 3️⃣ Joined a small accountability group on WhatsApp. 4️⃣ Focused on quality > quantity — 1 problem deeply > 5 half-solved ones. 5️⃣ Spent more time debugging than coding — that’s where learning happens. 6️⃣ Celebrated small wins — solving a tricky question, identifying a pattern. 7️⃣ Took notes in my own words, not just copying solutions. 8️⃣ Revisited old problems weekly — spaced repetition works! 9️⃣ Practiced dry runs on paper — improved my logic thinking. 🔟 Watched explainer videos only after I attempted a question. 🎯 DSA isn’t a sprint. It’s a skill. Build it daily. 🧠 Consistency > Motivation #dsa #programming #fullstack

𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞… In my 1st year of college, I thought programming was just about: ➡️ Building projects ➡️ Getting placed With no mentorship, I learned from YouTube. It worked until my project crashed in a hackathon and I failed a DSA question in an MNC interview. That’s when I realized: 🍁 Building features is easy. 🍁 Being reliable and understandable makes you a real developer. If you want to move from half-done projects to real work, build these 5 habits : 1) 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 Consistent daily practice, even just solving one easy problem or writing a small function, helps you build momentum and prevents burnout from long, occasional coding sessions. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Solve one LeetCode problem or write one utility function each day instead of cramming on weekends. 2) 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨 Always run and test your code before sharing it, because catching bugs early ensures your project works as intended and saves embarrassment later. 3) 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 Being able to clearly explain what your code does shows that you truly understand it and helps solidify your learning. 4) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 Completing small projects teaches integration, edge cases, and polish, which half-finished features never do. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Build a to-do app, push it to GitHub, then iterate by adding features or improving design. 5) 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 Writing down the bugs you fix and reflecting on their cause helps you identify patterns and prevents repeating the same mistakes. Coding is a journey, not a sprint. Making mistakes, seeing your app crash, and facing failed projects are all part of the process Everyone developer you see has once gone through this stage. "Progress comes from the habits you build, not the shortcuts you seek." #FAANG #Leetcode #CodingJourney #ProgrammingHabits #BeginnerDev #Consistency #GitHub #LearnByDoing #DSA #Freshers

My client passed 8 out of his next 10 technical assessments in just 4 weeks of working together They went from failing every technical assessment, hating and blaming the system… But the truth is: You don't rise to the occasion. You fall to the level of your preparation. So I taught him what I teach all my clients: Don’t cram for interviews, train like an athlete, and practice like a professional. Here’s how I help clients prep for interviews without burning out or waiting until an assessment shows up in their inbox. We build coding prep like a habit stack. Each layer trains a real-world interview skill. 𝟭) 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭: 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀) Daily coding practice on Platforms WHY? To start interview prep for the assessment and live coding rounds 𝟮) 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 + 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗛𝘂𝗯 Daily coding practice on Platforms + Git, committing progress\ WHY? To retain more information and be able to reflect on your progress 𝟯) 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯: 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 Daily coding practice on Platforms + Git, committing progress with good commit messages WHY? To practice clearly communicating to your team with git 𝟰) 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 Daily coding practice on Platforms + Git, committing progress with good commit messages + Adding time, then adding how long it took in your commit message WHY? To practice like the interview (assessment or live coding) with a little more nervousness, so you can crush the interviews 𝟱) 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟱: 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 Daily coding practice on Platforms + Git committing progress with good commit messages + Adding time, then adding how long it took in your commit message + Talking aloud WHY? To practice like the interview (live coding, case study, system design) by communicating your actions and reasoning, so your practice is more like the real thing, and you can crush the interviews 𝟲)𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟲: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 (𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁) Daily coding practice on Platforms + Git committing progress with good commit messages + Adding time, then adding how long it took in your commit message + Talking aloud + Creating a mini content WHY? To start building the habit of creating content from your learnings. The easiest way to create content is to document your life This method has helped my clients pass 80 %+ of coding rounds and land roles in data, analytics, and tech. Take a look at what stage you are on, then, when you are consistent, you can move to the next one. Let’s build the habit, not the panic. ♻️ Repost if you found this helpful

6 things about learning DSA & problem solving I know now after spending 13+ years as a Software engineer, I wish I knew in my 20s:  [1] Problem-solving isn’t memorization. It’s pattern recognition. - You don’t need to invent solutions from scratch. - The best developers quickly recognize patterns by connecting new problems to old ones. - Tip: Train your mind to spot familiar structures in new questions.  [2] Develop Your "Fast Brain" - Our brain has two modes: Fast (intuitive) and Slow (analytical). - Your fast brain quickly points you in the right direction (e.g., "This feels like a binary search!"). - Tip: Solve varied problems repeatedly so your intuition instantly kicks in during interviews.  [3] Verify Solutions With Your "Slow Brain" - Your fast brain isn't always right. - Use your analytical brain to logically verify solutions step-by-step. - Tip: Always pause and double-check your intuition—don’t rush.  [3] Build Your Personal "Pattern Library" - Problems aren’t random, they follow common patterns. - Examples: Sliding Window, Two-Pointers, Backtracking. - Tip: After each problem, note down the core components and approach, building your own mental library.  [4] Just Solving Problems Isn’t Enough - Simply solving problems without analyzing them won’t build intuition. - Tip: Break problems down, identify core components, and deeply understand why certain solutions work.  [5] Intuition Comes from Deliberate Practice - Memorizing solutions won't help in new situations. - Repeated, intentional practice of problems, especially challenging ones, trains your intuition to "see" solutions quickly. - Tip: Practice intentionally, focusing on identifying patterns rather than just solving fast.  [6] Accept That Mastery Takes Time - You won’t build intuition overnight. Be patient. - Regular, thoughtful practice compounds, your skill improves gradually. - Tip: Trust the process and keep practicing consistently. If you feel stuck right now, remember:   Every great engineer you admire once struggled with the basics too. Keep practicing, keep growing, you'll get there. – P.S: If you're preparing for a SWE role, do check out my guide on behavioral interviews. If you want to break into big tech, startups, or MAANG companies, you must ace the behavioral round. This guide will help you do it → https://lnkd.in/drnsTNhU (230+ engineers are already using this!)

Before landing a job, I had to go through a legendary era of rejection—thanks to my DSA skills (or lack thereof). 😭 Back then, my relationship with Trees, DP, and Graphs was like a bad breakup—I kept trying, they kept ghosting me. My LeetCode submissions looked more red than my exam mark sheets. But let’s be real: cracking interviews at big tech companies isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy. So, here’s what I changed to finally stop getting rejected faster than my LinkedIn connection requests: 🔥 I ditched the “grind everything” mindset. Instead of mindlessly solving 500+ problems, I started recognizing patterns, understanding the logic, and actually learning why things work the way they do. 🔥 I stopped overestimating my skills. Instead of thinking "Bro, I know DSA", I rated myself topic by topic. Turns out, I was not that guy in Graphs. Fixing weak spots first saved me from coding disasters later. 🔥 I asked for help instead of suffering in silence. DP wasn’t magically going to start making sense overnight. I talked to mentors, watched tutorials, and learned how others approached problems. Game changer! 🔥 Consistency > Motivation. I stopped relying on motivation (because that thing disappears faster than my weekend plans) and made DSA a daily habit. 1-2 quality problems a day > random binge-solving marathons. And guess what? The moment I fixed my approach, interviews became way smoother. After multiple rejections, I finally cracked PBC Interviews 🚀 If you’re struggling with DSA, you probably don’t need more problems—you need better strategies. Work smart, not just hard! Follow Aarchi Gandhi for more such interview insights :) #interview #job #preparation #aarchigandhi

Last year, I struggled with consistency in coding. Every day felt overwhelming— → Too many problems to pick from → Too little structure → And a constant fear: “Am I even getting better?” But I decided to simplify things. 1 day. 3 problems. Consistently. That’s it. Today’s 3 problems on LeetCode: (If you’re solving DSA daily, try these too!) 1. Move Zeroes → Shift all 0s to the end while maintaining order → Hint: Two-pointer approach 2. Majority Element → Find the element that appears more than n/2 times → Hint: Moore’s Voting Algorithm 3. Sort Colors → Sort an array with 0s, 1s, and 2s → Hint: Dutch National Flag Algorithm Solve these and thank me later. I post problems like this every day to help you grow your skills, stay consistent, and build confidence. You don’t need to solve 100 problems in a week. You just need to show up daily. Follow me for more coding challenges, bite-sized tips, and real talk about growing as a developer. Let’s get better—one problem at a time.