Here’s the guide in a tabular format for better clarity:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Consistency Tips | - Understand Motivation: Write your “why” and revisit daily. - Build Gradually: Start small (2 hours/day) and increase over time. - Avoid Burnout: Use Pomodoro (25 mins focus + 5 mins break) and rest 1 day/week. |
| 2. Weekly Planning | - 70% High Priority Topics: E.g., DSA, core concepts. - 30% Revisiting/Exploration: Debug doubts, try new tech. |
| 3. Daily Planning | - Plan the night before. - Use tools like Notion/Google Calendar to block time. - Prioritize: Start with important but non-urgent tasks (coding practice). |
| 4. Coding 6+ Hours | - Morning: 2-3 DSA problems (fresh mind). - Afternoon: Projects and assignments (real-world application). - Evening: Revise or solve more problems. |
| 5. Study-Coding Balance | - Dedicate 2-3 hours to academics and 4-6 hours to coding daily. - Integrate learning (e.g., apply graph theory from college to coding problems). |
| 6. Focus Strategies | - Eliminate distractions: Use apps like Forest/Focus To-Do. - Regular exercise and sleep: 7-8 hours/night. - Reward yourself for achieving goals (e.g., movie, game). |
| 7. Tools and Resources | - Coding: LeetCode, Codeforces, HackerRank, GeeksforGeeks. - Planning: Notion, Google Sheets, Google Calendar. - Project Work: GitHub, Firebase, AWS. |
| 8. Daily Sample Schedule | 06:00 - 08:00: DSA Practice (3 problems: Easy -> Medium -> Hard). 08:00 - 09:00: Breakfast + Tech Reading. 09:00 - 02:00: College (lectures/projects). 02:30 - 05:00: Coding Projects. 05:00 - 06:00: Gym. 06:00 - 08:00: More DSA. |
| 9. Stay Inspired | - Follow role models and join online communities (Reddit, Discord). - Celebrate all wins (small or big milestones). |
This table provides a structured overview of how to stay consistent, plan, and dedicate enough time to studies and coding!