Month 3: Intermediate-Level Preparation

Coding - Advanced Problems

• LeetCode (Platform for coding practice)
  Link: https://leetcode.com/
  Recommended for: Graph algorithms (BFS, DFS, Dijkstra's, MST), Dynamic Programming (Knapsack, Fibonacci), Greedy algorithms.
  Focus Areas: Look for "Hard" difficulty problems in the graph, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms categories.
• GeeksforGeeks - Advanced DSA (Comprehensive tutorials and problems)
  Link: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/
  Recommended for: Detailed explanations on advanced topics like Graph algorithms, Dynamic Programming, and Greedy algorithms. Practice problems for each topic.
• CodeForces (Competitive programming platform)
  Link: https://codeforces.com/
  Recommended for: Participate in advanced contests focusing on Graph algorithms, Dynamic Programming, and Greedy algorithms to practice solving problems under time constraints.
• HackerRank - Advanced Algorithms (Platform for coding practice)
  Link: https://www.hackerrank.com/domains/tutorials/10-days-of-javascript
  Recommended for: Advanced-level problems in Dynamic Programming, Graphs, and Greedy Algorithms.
• TopCoder (Competitive programming platform)
  Link: https://www.topcoder.com/challenges
  Recommended for: Advanced problems on algorithms such as Dijkstra's algorithm, MST, and Dynamic Programming.

CS Fundamentals - Revisit Weak Areas

Operating Systems

• Operating System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz (Book)
  Link: https://www.amazon.com/Operating-System-Concepts-Silberschatz-9th/dp/1118063337
  Recommended for: Revisiting key OS topics like memory management, processes, threads, synchronization, and deadlocks.

DBMS

• Database Management Systems by Raghu Ramakrishnan (Book)
  Link: https://www.amazon.com/Database-Management-Systems-3rd/dp/0072465638
  Recommended for: Revisiting key concepts in DBMS like SQL, normalization, transactions, and joins.

Computer Networks

• Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach by James Kurose and Keith Ross (Book)
  Link: https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networking-Top-Down-Approach/dp/0134594142
  Recommended for: Revisiting networking concepts like the OSI model, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and client-server architecture.

Object-Oriented Programming

• Head First Object-Oriented Analysis and Design by Brett D. McLaughlin (Book)
  Link: https://www.amazon.com/Head-First-Object-Oriented-Analysis-Design/dp/0596008672
  Recommended for: Understanding OOP principles like inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation.

CS Core Concepts

• Coursera - Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization by UC San Diego & National Research University Higher School of Economics (Course)
  Link: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/data-structures-algorithms
  Recommended for: Revisiting advanced algorithms and data structures through a structured course.

Projects - Add Quality Projects to Your Resume

• Full-Stack Web App using React + Node.js
  Tutorial: Full-Stack Web Development with React and Node.js
  Recommended for: Building a full-stack web application using React (front-end) and Node.js (back-end). This will help you showcase your knowledge in building scalable, maintainable web applications.
• Machine Learning Project using Python
  Tutorial: Machine Learning with Python by Scikit-learn
  Recommended for: Developing a machine learning project (e.g., building a model to predict house prices or classify images). This will demonstrate your skills in data science, machine learning, and problem-solving.
• Portfolio Project Ideas
  GitHub Portfolio: Create and maintain a GitHub repository to showcase your projects
  Recommended for: Showcase 2-3 quality projects on your GitHub profile, focusing on scalability, problem-solving, and creativity. Ensure you write clean code and document the project well.

Aptitude Practice - Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability

• IndiaBix (Platform for aptitude and reasoning practice)
  Link: https://www.indiabix.com/
  Recommended for: Practice questions on quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability. Offers mock tests, quizzes, and tutorials.
• RS Aggarwal - Quantitative Aptitude
  Link: https://www.amazon.in/Quantitative-Aptitude-RS-Aggarwal/dp/9351764311
  Recommended for: Book for practicing quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability. It provides detailed solutions to all problems.
• AMCAT - Aptitude Practice Tests
  Link: https://www.myamcat.com/
  Recommended for: Aptitude practice and mock tests to prepare for placement exams and improve problem-solving speed.
• Khan Academy - Aptitude and Reasoning Practice (Free learning platform)
  Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math
  Recommended for: Free lessons and exercises for practicing basic math, probability, logical reasoning, and statistics.