# Table of Contents
1. [C Language DSA Roadmap](#c-language-dsa-roadmap)
2. [C Language DSA Resources](#c-language-dsa-resources)

# C Language DSA Roadmap

## Learning Path Visualization
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## Detailed Breakdown

### Phase 1: C Fundamentals (2-3 weeks)
- Pointers and pointer arithmetic
- Dynamic memory allocation
- Structures and unions
- File handling
- Preprocessor directives
- Makefile creation

### Phase 2: Memory Management (2 weeks)
- Stack vs Heap
- Memory leaks
- Buffer overflows
- Pointer safety
- Valgrind usage
- GDB debugging

### Phase 3: Core DSA (8-10 weeks)
1. Basic Data Structures
   - Arrays and strings
   - Linked lists (single, double, circular)
   - Stacks
   - Queues
   - Hash tables

2. Advanced Data Structures
   - Trees (Binary, BST, AVL)
   - Graphs (Adjacency matrix/list)
   - Heaps
   - Tries
   - Disjoint sets

3. Basic Algorithms
   - Searching (Linear, Binary)
   - Sorting (Bubble, Selection, Insertion)
   - Recursion
   - Basic graph traversals

### Phase 4: Advanced Topics (8-10 weeks)
1. Advanced Algorithms
   - Advanced sorting (Quicksort, Mergesort, Heapsort)
   - Dynamic Programming
   - Greedy Algorithms
   - Advanced graph algorithms
   - String algorithms

2. Problem Solving
   - LeetCode problems
   - Competitive programming
   - System design basics
   - Code optimization

# C Language DSA Resources

## Online Platforms
1. [GeeksforGeeks C Programming](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/c-programming-language/)
   - Extensive C tutorials
   - DSA implementations in C
   - Practice problems

2. [CodeForces](https://codeforces.com/)
   - Competitive programming platform
   - Many solutions in C
   - Regular contests

3. [HackerRank C Practice](https://www.hackerrank.com/domains/c)
   - Structured C programming tasks
   - Gradually increasing difficulty
   - Immediate feedback

## Books
1. "Data Structures Using C" by Reema Thareja
   - Comprehensive coverage
   - Practical examples
   - Exercise problems

2. "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan and Ritchie
   - Fundamental C concepts
   - Written by C's creators
   - Essential reference

3. "Mastering Algorithms with C" by Kyle Loudon
   - Focus on implementation
   - Performance analysis
   - Real-world applications

## GitHub Repositories
1. [C Data Structures](https://github.com/fragglet/c-algorithms)
   - Common DSA implementations
   - Well-documented code
   - Testing included

2. [C Programming Resources](https://github.com/aleksandar-todorovic/awesome-c)
   - Curated list of resources
   - Frameworks and libraries
   - Learning materials

## Interactive Learning
1. [CS50x](https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/)
   - Harvard's intro course
   - Strong C foundation
   - Hands-on projects

2. [Learn-C.org](https://www.learn-c.org/)
   - Interactive tutorials
   - Practice exercises
   - Immediate feedback
  
## Online Platforms
1. [LeetCode](https://leetcode.com/)
   - Structured problems
   - Company-specific lists
   - Discussion forums

2. [AlgoExpert](https://www.algoexpert.io/)
   - Curated problems
   - Video explanations
   - Interview preparation

3. [InterviewBit](https://www.interviewbit.com/)
   - Programming interview focus
   - Company-wise problems
   - Mock interviews

## Websites
1. [Visualgo](https://visualgo.net/)
   - Algorithm visualization
   - Interactive learning
   - Step-by-step execution

2. [USACO Guide](https://usaco.guide/)
   - Competitive programming
   - Comprehensive tutorials
   - Practice problems

## YouTube Channels
1. [Back To Back SWE](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJz2DV1a3yfgrR7GqRtUUA)
   - Detailed explanations
   - Visual presentations
   - Interview preparation

2. [Abdul Bari](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCFT11CWBi3MHNlGf019nw)
   - Algorithm explanations
   - Mathematical approach
   - Theoretical foundation

## Practice Platforms
1. [AtCoder](https://atcoder.jp/)
   - Regular contests
   - Various difficulty levels
   - Active community

2. [SPOJ](https://www.spoj.com/)
   - Classical problems
   - Judge system
   - Multiple languages
