Struggling To Learn Data Structures And Algorithms? Maybe You Shouldn't (Yet)

04/04/23 • 21 min

Are you an aspiring web developer struggling to learn data structures and algorithms, wondering if you're focusing on the right things at the right time? In this candid conversation with an aspiring developer, we discussed why you might not need to prioritize these complex topics just yet. I shared an alternative approach to learning, practical applications for extra context, and how to prepare for interviews without feeling overwhelmed. Don't skip out on using ChatGPT as a mentor in your journey of learning to code either. You better believe we talked about that as well. I hope this helps!
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DonTheDeveloper Podcast - Struggling To Learn Data Structures And Algorithms? Maybe You Shouldn't (Yet)

Transcript

Don Hansen00:00:13.660

All right. What can I help you with?

Don Hansen00:00:16.750

Yeah,

Daniel Chapman00:00:17.079

so, uh, I'm currently like taking the self-taught path, um, right now. Uh, sort of stepped aside from school for the year and I'm just focusing on, on programming and I've made some good progress with regards to projects and stuff and learning various like, um, web technologies and, and thin