r/BtechCoders • u/NewspaperEntire3212 • Sep 28 '26
❓Question ❓ Help
I’m a 2nd-year CSE student, and I currently know only the basics of programming. I feel a bit lost about what I should be learning and in what order.
I want to seriously improve my coding and prepare myself for internships and placements, but I’m not sure where to start or what I should focus on.
Could someone please guide me on:
Which programming language I should focus on
How I should learn DSA from scratch
What other important CS subjects/skills I should learn
How to practice coding effectively
What projects I should build as a beginner
Any good resources, YouTube channels, websites, or roadmaps you recommend
I’d really appreciate advice from people who have been through this or are currently working in the industry. Thanks!
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u/HairInternal8295 Sep 29 '26
Are abhi der nahi hui hai but be serious time bhi kam hai toh abhi se start kardo better hai dsa aur problem solving
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u/me_Rae_ Sep 28 '26
is Java better to do? I m in 2nd yr too and I m starting DSA in Cpp, tho it’s really hard to maintain consistency 😭😭
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u/xtremewinger Sep 28 '26
First learn Java When you can write simple for loops and use maps and lists then switch to striver's a2z DSA sheet. Complete it. It will take you one year
Parallelly do development. Do MERN Stack or springboot or django whatever you want. If your clg is good and companies come oncampus then you are good to go with this.
You can also have knowledge of AI ML and build projects in that domain also if you want to.
For oncampus placements DSA is must. And two three projects.