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Data Structures and Algorithms

Why this subject matters: DSA is the single highest-weightage GATE CSE topic, and it is also the core of nearly every coding interview at product companies — Google, Amazon, and Microsoft all lean heavily on algorithmic problem-solving in their hiring process.

THE BIBLE

Introduction to Algorithms

Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest & Stein (CLRS) · 4th Edition · PHI Eastern Economy Edition

The definitive algorithms textbook — rigorous proofs, comprehensive coverage, and the book most GATE and interview questions ultimately trace back to.

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Beginner

DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS

Reema Thareja

Offers an exceptionally clear academic approach with step-by-step illustrations, C code walkthroughs, and end-of-chapter exercises standard in Indian university syllabi.

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Python Implementation - For Jobs

Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Michael T. Goodrich, Roberto Tamassia & Michael H. Goldwasser

Comprehensive book on Data structures and Algorithms in python

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Practice & problems

Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy

Narasimha Karumanchi

India-specific, GATE-and-interview-oriented practice book with hundreds of worked problems in a compact format.

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Standard reference

Algorithms Unlocked

Thomas Cormen (CLRS) · Amazon

The definitive algorithms textbook — rigorous proofs, comprehensive coverage, and the book most GATE and interview questions ultimately trace back to.

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