How to learn Data Structure

Data Structure, two words that awake every coder, it seems like a monster (it is, partly) because it is difficult at first.

By being difficult, a lot of beginner quit before they succed...
It is not meant to be like this, but How Can You Learn Data Structure?

Learn the Basic

• Pick your preferred programming language, learn the basics of it.
• Go to
  neetcode.io
  or to
  leetcode.com
  and create an account .

Your First Problem

Now, that you are all set, pick an easy problem like the Contains Duplicate one.

1. Read carefully the problem and tell yourself: what is the problem asking me?
2. Think LOUDLY, it stimulates your brain thinking, and try to code a pseudo-code even on paper.
3. Now, you can code your solution, it doesn't have to be the optimal one but the one that works.
4. Ask yourself, Can I optimize my solution?
5. Search on Google, other solutions and other data structure, like: binary search, hashmap (these are famous).

The TRICK is to not give up and if you are stuck on a problem, even if it is an easy one, learn the solution and learn why it works.

If you do this trick, you can't be stopped

From a coder, to a coder. Happy hacking !

If you have any question or any tips, write in the comments, it may help someone .