The latest articles on DEV Community by Shehan Wickramasooriya (@ashehxn). https://dev.to/ashehxn https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3991976%2F89b1c6ae-da5a-45ed-bb84-908d7e987028.png https://dev.to/ashehxn en Shehan Wickramasooriya Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:50:25 +0000 https://dev.to/ashehxn/just-finished-my-bachelors--2fcc https://dev.to/ashehxn/just-finished-my-bachelors--2fcc <p>Hey there :)</p> <p>This is my first day on DEV, and I’ve found it to be a really interesting place with a great community.</p> <p>I just completed my Bachelor's degree and am currently focused on improving my understanding of the fundamentals. I noticed that my thinking process became less efficient due to the use of AI in my university work, especially compared to how I approached my studies during my first year.</p> <p>So I started with DSA. I'm working through the Neetcode 150 challenges, which have been super helpful! I also started reading this fantastic book called <strong>"Grokking Algorithms: An Illustrated Guide for Programmers and Other Curious People" by Aditya Y. Bhargava</strong>. So far, it's been a great experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone who’s new to DSA or anyone who needs a refresher.</p> <p>If you have any suggestions for books or anything else, please drop them below.</p> <p>Happy coding everyone!( •̀ ω •́ )✧</p> newbie dsa books