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Data Structure and Algorithm Patterns for LeetCode Interviews - Tutorial

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Master essential data structures and algorithmic patterns specifically designed for technical interviews in this comprehensive 75-minute tutorial. Break down fundamental data structures including arrays, strings, sets, hashmaps, and heaps while learning exactly how and when to apply them in coding challenges. Explore core algorithmic patterns such as two pointers, sliding windows, binary search, breadth-first search (BFS), depth-first search (DFS), and backtracking through clear explanations and real interview problems. Begin with foundational concepts like Big O notation and control flow, then progress through hands-on practice problems for each data structure and algorithm pattern. Gain practical experience with hashmap implementations, master pointer manipulation techniques, understand when to apply sliding window approaches, and develop proficiency in tree and graph traversal methods. Learn backtracking strategies for complex problem-solving scenarios and explore priority queues and heap data structures. Each section combines theoretical understanding with practical application through carefully selected LeetCode-style problems that mirror actual technical interview questions.

Syllabus

⌨️ 0:00:00 Array
⌨️ 0:03:11 String
⌨️ 0:04:56 Set
⌨️ 0:06:40 Control Flow & Looping
⌨️ 0:07:32 Big O Notation
⌨️ 0:10:02 Hashmap
⌨️ 0:15:54 Hashmap practice problems
⌨️ 0:18:52 Two Pointers
⌨️ 0:22:56 Two Pointers practice problems
⌨️ 0:26:48 Sliding Window
⌨️ 0:31:45 Sliding Window practice problems
⌨️ 0:37:39 Binary Search
⌨️ 0:39:28 Binary Search practice problems
⌨️ 0:48:28 Breadth-First Search BFS on Trees
⌨️ 0:50:36 BFS on Graphs
⌨️ 0:52:13 BFS practice problems
⌨️ 0:57:31 Depth-First Search DFS
⌨️ 0:59:01 DFS on Graphs
⌨️ 1:00:24 DFS practice problems
⌨️ 1:05:01 Backtracking
⌨️ 1:08:14 Backtracking practice problems
⌨️ 1:10:27 Priority Queue/heap
⌨️ 1:11:36 Priority Queue/heap practice problems

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    Excellent DSA course with clear concepts and practical coding exercises.I is also helping me to cover my Gaps

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