Computer Science Fundamentals

Master the Core Concepts • Build Strong Foundations • Excel in Technical Interviews

Comprehensive learning path covering essential computer science topics from basic algorithms to advanced system design. Perfect for students, self-taught programmers, and professionals looking to strengthen their CS foundations.

Core Fundamentals

Operating Systems Concepts

Understand processes, threads, memory management, file systems, and CPU scheduling. Learn how operating systems manage resources and provide services to applications. Critical for system programming and performance optimization.

OS • Processes • Memory Management • File Systems • CPU Scheduling

Database Systems & Theory

Comprehensive coverage of relational databases, SQL optimization, ACID properties, normalization, indexing, and transaction management. Also covers NoSQL databases, CAP theorem, and modern database architectures.

Databases • SQL • NoSQL • ACID • Normalization • Indexing

Computer Networks & Protocols

Deep dive into networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, routing, and network security. Understand how modern internet infrastructure works and how to build network-aware applications.

Networks • TCP/IP • HTTP • DNS • Routing • Network Security

Computational Complexity Theory

Explore P vs NP, complexity classes, reducibility, and approximation algorithms. Understand the theoretical foundations of computer science and why some problems are inherently difficult to solve.

Complexity Theory • P vs NP • NP-Complete • Approximation Algorithms

Advanced Topics

Compiler Design & Programming Languages

Learn how programming languages are implemented: lexical analysis, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation, and optimization. Build your own interpreter and understand language design principles.

Compilers • Interpreters • Parsing • Code Generation • Language Design

Parallel & Concurrent Programming

Master multi-threading, parallel algorithms, synchronization, deadlock prevention, and performance optimization. Essential for modern multi-core systems and high-performance computing.

Concurrency • Parallel Computing • Threading • Synchronization • Performance

Computer Graphics & Visualization

Explore 3D graphics, rendering algorithms, computer vision, and visualization techniques. Learn OpenGL, shader programming, and the mathematics behind computer graphics.

Graphics • Rendering • OpenGL • Shaders • Computer Vision

Cryptography & Security

Understand encryption algorithms, digital signatures, hash functions, and security protocols. Learn how to build secure systems and protect against common vulnerabilities.

Cryptography • Security • Encryption • Digital Signatures • Hash Functions

Practice & Projects

Operating System Kernel

Create a minimal operating system kernel with process management, memory allocation, and file system support. Understand OS internals through hands-on implementation.

Project • OS Development • Kernel • System Programming

Compiler Implementation

Build a complete compiler for a simple programming language. Covers lexing, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation, and optimization techniques.

Project • Compiler • Parser • Code Generation

Distributed Hash Table

Implement a distributed hash table with consistent hashing, replication, and fault tolerance. Learn distributed systems concepts through practical implementation.

Project • Distributed Systems • Consistent Hashing • Fault Tolerance

Technical Interview Preparation

System Design Interview Guide

Comprehensive preparation for system design interviews. Learn the systematic approach to designing large-scale systems like Twitter, Instagram, and Netflix.

System Design Interviews • Scalability • Architecture • Large Scale Systems

Behavioral & Leadership Questions

Prepare for behavioral interviews with the STAR method. Covers leadership scenarios, conflict resolution, project management, and career growth questions.

Behavioral Interviews • Leadership • STAR Method • Career Growth

Company-Specific Preparation

Tailored preparation guides for top tech companies: Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Netflix. Includes company culture, common questions, and insider tips.

FAANG • Tech Companies • Interview Strategy • Company Culture

Learning Resources & Roadmaps

Essential Books

  • Algorithms: Introduction to Algorithms (CLRS)
  • System Design: Designing Data-Intensive Applications
  • Operating Systems: Operating System Concepts
  • Networks: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach
  • Databases: Database System Concepts
  • Compilers: Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools

Online Courses

  • Algorithms: MIT 6.006, Stanford CS161
  • Systems: MIT 6.824 Distributed Systems
  • OS: UC Berkeley CS162
  • Networks: Stanford CS144
  • Databases: CMU 15-445
  • Compilers: Stanford CS143

Practice Platforms

  • Coding: LeetCode, HackerRank, CodeSignal
  • System Design: Educative, InterviewBit
  • CS Theory: Khan Academy, MIT OCW
  • Projects: GitHub, GitLab
  • Contests: Codeforces, AtCoder, TopCoder

Learning Path

  • Beginner: Programming fundamentals, basic algorithms
  • Intermediate: Data structures, system design basics
  • Advanced: Distributed systems, advanced algorithms
  • Expert: Research papers, contributing to open source
  • Timeline: 6-12 months for fundamentals, 1-2 years for mastery