Why DSA still matters (even if you're not aiming for FAANG)
The reality.
Hey,
Let’s talk about something we’ve all felt at some point:
“Why am I even doing DSA?”
Not gonna lie — it's easy to hate it.
The never-ending Leetcode grind. The weird tree problems.
The pressure to be “fast” in contests or interviews.
But here’s something I’ve been thinking about lately —
DSA is less about solving a particular type of question...
...and more about training your brain to think better.
Let me explain.
🌱 The hidden ROI of DSA
Over the last couple of years, I’ve seen students, friends, and folks in my community crack roles in startups, MNCs, product companies — even those who weren’t DSA nerds.
But you know what made the actual difference?
The ones who did DSA didn’t panic when systems got complex.
They could debug faster, optimize features, and ask better questions.
They weren’t just writing code — they were solving problems.
They didn’t just memorize patterns — they learned to think in layers, handle edge cases, and build habits that translated into real-world dev work.
And funnily enough, those habits? They come from sitting through that one annoying “minimum jumps to reach end of array” problem at 1 AM.
🤯 DSA is less about algorithms. More about mental reps.
Every time you solve a problem, you’re doing mental pushups.
And that pays off in ways that go way beyond interviews:
You’ll write more efficient backend code
You’ll think in terms of systems, not just lines of code
You’ll notice patterns in product problems, debugging, even team dynamics
I’m not saying it’s the only thing that matters.
But it’s a really good foundation — especially if you want to build something long-term in tech.
🛠️ I'm building something for you...
I’ve been working quietly on launching a DSA Bootcamp — but not like the usual ones.
No endless problem sheets. No competitive pressure.
Instead, something that’s:
Affordable (like really budget-friendly)
Beginner-friendly (even if you’ve failed to stay consistent before)
Actually practical (with real-world relevance)
Before I launch it, I wanted to hear from you —
If you’ve made it till here, thanks for reading.
And wherever you are on your coding journey — know that it’s okay to go slow, to get stuck, and to feel lost.
What matters is that you keep showing up.