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+# Algorithm Learning Progress
+
+## Current Status: **Ready to Begin Phase 1**
+
+### Phase 1: Foundations (Weeks 1-4) - Not Started
+- [ ] Week 1: Array basics completed
+- [ ] Week 2: Two pointers mastered  
+- [ ] Week 3: Binary search mastered
+- [ ] Week 4: Prefix sums completed
+
+### Phase 2: Intermediate Patterns (Weeks 5-8) - Not Started
+- [ ] Week 5: String patterns mastered
+- [ ] Week 6: Advanced string patterns
+- [ ] Week 7: Hash map fundamentals
+- [ ] Week 8: Advanced hash patterns
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Patterns (Weeks 9-12) - Not Started
+- [ ] Week 9: Dynamic programming basics
+- [ ] Week 10: 1D Dynamic programming
+- [ ] Week 11: 2D Dynamic programming
+- [ ] Week 12: Advanced DP patterns
+
+### Phase 4: Advanced Topics (Weeks 13-16) - Not Started
+- [ ] Week 13: Graph algorithms basics
+- [ ] Week 14: Advanced graph algorithms
+- [ ] Week 15: Tree algorithms
+- [ ] Week 16: Complex problem solving
+
+## Problem Solving Statistics
+- **Total problems solved**: 0
+- **Easy problems**: 0
+- **Medium problems**: 0
+- **Hard problems**: 0
+- **Success rate**: 0%
+- **Average solve time**: N/A
+
+## Skill Assessment (1-5 stars)
+- **Array manipulation**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+- **String processing**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+- **Binary search**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+- **Hash tables**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+- **Dynamic programming**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+- **Graph algorithms**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+- **Pattern recognition**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Not assessed)
+
+## Learning Goals
+- **Short-term (1 month)**: Complete Phase 1, solve 30+ problems
+- **Medium-term (3 months)**: Complete Phase 2, solve 100+ problems
+- **Long-term (6 months)**: Complete all phases, solve 200+ problems
+
+## Current Week Focus
+**Week 1 (Starting 2026-05-17)**: Array basics and simple patterns
+- **Primary focus**: Linear search, basic array operations
+- **Secondary focus**: Simple frequency counting
+- **Target problems**: 2-3 per day
+- **Difficulty level**: Easy only
+
+## Strengths & Weaknesses
+**Identified Strengths**: None yet - starting fresh
+**Identified Weaknesses**: None yet - starting fresh
+**Areas to Focus**: Array traversal and basic operations
+
+## Notes
+- First day of learning: 2026-05-17
+- Repository has 16 existing algorithms to reference
+- Focus on understanding before moving to next topic
+- Daily practice goal: 30-60 minutes
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2026-05-17
+**Next Review**: 2026-05-24 (End of Week 1)