I started learning DSA and enrolled in the Namaste DSA course because I saw many people appreciating it and sharing positive feedback about it.

However, after spending around two months learning DSA, I feel like I haven’t made much progress. When I watch Akshay solve problems in the course, I can understand his explanations, but when I try to solve the same questions on my own later, I struggle to solve them or even remember the approach.

This is making me question whether I’m learning the right way or making some mistakes in my preparation.

For those who have completed the course or are currently learning DSA: Did you face the same issue when you started?

How did you practice so that you could solve problems independently instead of just understanding the instructor’s solution?

Should I keep revisiting the same questions, or should I change my learning approach?

I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions from people who have gone through a similar experience. I want to understand where I’m going wrong and how I can improve.

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• Solve DSA problems and discuss different approaches.
• Practice recognizing patterns in unfamiliar problems rather than memorizing solutions.
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Hey y'all! Is it worth making timed coding contests a weekly or every-other-week habit when you're still new to algorithm practice?

I'm not new to coding, but I haven't spent much time on this kind of problem-solving, and I'm not comfortable working under a timer yet.

Would you start participating anyway, or work through guided quests or a study plan first? I'm worried that repeatedly getting stuck during contests could discourage me before I've built a consistent habit.

If you started from a similar place, what helped you improve without losing motivation?

I keep getting stuck on matrix, tree, and graph problems, even after spending time practicing. Matrix problems are especially difficult for me.

I can solve basic tree problems and problems I've solved before, but I struggle when I face something new.

What would you recommend practicing first? Is there a good progression from basic tree problems to matrix and graph problems that could help me build understanding instead of relying on having seen the problem before?