DSA MODE: ON

My Quiet Phase, DSA Journey & What’s Next

Hey,

If you’ve been checking techwithowais.co.in and wondering why it’s been quiet — this post is for you.

I didn’t stop because I lost interest.
I didn’t stop because I was busy with something else.

I stopped because I went all-in on learning.

The Shift: Choosing DSA Over Posting

A few months back, I made a decision to focus deeply on Data Structures & Algorithms.

Not for content.
Not for social media.
Not for views.

Just for myself.

Every day became about:

  • Solving problems
  • Failing on some
  • Re-reading concepts
  • Debugging logic
  • Learning from mistakes
  • Trying again the next day

There were days when I solved 5 problems.
There were days when I solved none.
But I still showed up.

Learning Through Books

Along with online practice, I started learning from a book:

“A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms”

This book changed how I think.

Instead of just memorizing patterns, it helped me:

  • Understand why an approach works
  • Visualize how data structures behave
  • See trade-offs clearly
  • Focus on thinking, not just coding
  • Build intuition slowly

I read it slowly.
Sometimes one chapter in two days.
Rewriting examples.
Testing logic myself.

No rush.
Just understanding.

What This Phase Taught Me

This journey has taught me things beyond coding:

  • Patience
  • Consistency
  • Accepting confusion
  • Enjoying small wins
  • Not comparing progress

Some problems felt impossible at first.
Then one day — they didn’t.

That feeling?
Worth it.

Why I Didn’t Post

I had two options:

  1. Post content regularly
  2. Go silent & learn deeply

I chose the second.

Because:

  • Learning needs focus
  • Consistency beats visibility
  • Skills matter more than posts
  • This is a long game

And honestly?
I don’t regret it.

What I’ll Share Now

Now that I’ve built a routine, I’m coming back —
not as a teacher
but as a learner documenting his path.

On this site on my Learning Path page, I’ll share:

  • What I’m currently studying
  • Problems I’m stuck on
  • Insights from the book
  • Patterns I notice
  • My LeetCode journey
  • Mistakes & breakthroughs

No polished tutorials.
No “expert” tone.

Just real progress.

Learning in Public

This website is my digital notebook.

A place to:

  • Track my journey
  • Stay accountable
  • Look back after months
  • See how far I’ve come

If someone relates — great.
If not — that’s okay too.

This is mainly for me.

Final Thoughts

Growth looks boring from outside.

Same desk.
Same code.
Same errors.

But inside?
Everything is changing.

I’m still learning.
Still confused sometimes.
Still motivated.

And I’ll keep showing up.