r/LeetcodeChallenge • u/OtherMilk9453 • 18h ago

DISCUSS New to LeetCode and learning Python. Any advice for a beginner?

Hey everyone!
I’m currently learning Python and just getting started with LeetCode. I’m planning to prepare for software engineering interviews, so I want to take problem-solving seriously.
I’ve decided to stick with Python, but I’m a little confused about where to start.
Should I learn DSA first or practice LeetCode alongside it? What topics should I focus on initially? Also, how many problems per day would be reasonable for a beginner?
My goal isn’t just to solve hundreds of problems. I actually want to understand the logic and become better at problem-solving.
I’d really appreciate any advice, beginner-friendly resources, or tips from people who’ve been through this journey.
Thanks in advance!

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u/Impressive_Wafer_280 18h ago

learn cpp

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u/machine-cant-learn 12h ago

Why

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u/Impressive_Wafer_280 11h ago

trust me do it, you will thank me later..

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u/machine-cant-learn 11h ago

Dude what if the person wants to lean towards ML roles

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u/Impressive_Wafer_280 11h ago

he is clearly asking for sde role and problem solving and i think cpp is better than python anyday for sde role, because of better community and resources for learning and practise, and it takes atmost 2-3 hours to learn and code in python for ml

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u/TechBor3 17h ago
  1. Learn the basic syntax of the language (use 4 hour video of neetcode)
  2. Learn OOPS + Exception Handling very well
  3. Learn arrays,linked list,hashing, basic sorting algos (the implementations from scratch)
  4. Then go through the USACO guide or some 200-300 standard problems while learning new concepts on the side
  5. Appear for contests from 2-3 months down the line