Need guidance for placement prep (AI + DSA + Java + DevOps) – roadmap & resources?
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Hi everyone,
I’m currently preparing for placements and feeling a bit overwhelmed with what to focus on. I want to build a strong profile in:
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
- Java (for coding interviews)
- DevOps basics
Part 1: What should I prioritize?
Out of these areas, which ones are most important for placements (especially for product-based or good service companies)?
Should I focus more on DSA first or balance everything together?
Part 2: Learning roadmap
Can someone suggest a proper roadmap to cover these step by step?
Like:
- What to start with first
- How to divide time between DSA, AI, Java, and DevOps
- When to start projects vs theory
Part 3: Resources (Playlists & Materials)
It would really help if you could share:
- Best YouTube playlists (for DSA, Java, AI, DevOps)
- Any structured courses or notes
- Practice platforms (LeetCode, Codeforces, etc.)
- Project ideas for AI or DevOps
Also, if anyone has gone through placement prep recently, I’d appreciate your experience and what worked best for you.
Thanks in advance 🙏(used ai for correction)