# 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

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**Last Updated**: 2026-05-17
**Next Review**: 2026-05-24 (End of Week 1)