DSAQuest

DSAQuest is a web application designed for programmers to practice Top Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) Sheet's Questions, Track their progress, and Mark questions for later revision.

DSAQuest provides a structured approach to mastering DSA by offering categorized questions with user-friendly features like progress tracking and bookmarking for easy revision.

Features

• Question Categories: Organized DSA questions by topic (e.g., Arrays, Trees, Graphs, etc.).
• Progress Tracking: Track your progress for each question you solve.
• Bookmarks: Mark questions for later revision or focus.
• User Authentication: Secure login and signup functionality.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.
• Data Persistence: User data is stored and managed efficiently, allowing users to resume from where they left off.

Tech Stack

• Frontend:

  • React.js
  • Tailwind CSS

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB (for storing user data and questions)

• Authentication:

  • Clerk (for user signup and login)

• Additional Libraries:

  • react-hook-form (for handling form inputs)
  • axios (for API requests)
  • react-icons (for iconography)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Clerk API Key (for authentication)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/DSAQuest.git
   cd DSAQuest

2. Install the dependencies for the frontend:

   cd client
   npm install

3. Install the dependencies for the backend:

   cd ../server
   npm install

4. Set up the environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following:

     MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>
     CLERK_API_KEY=<your-clerk-api-key>
     PORT=5000

5. Start the development server:

   cd server
   npm run dev

6. Start the React app:

   cd client
   npm start

Folder Structure

• client: Contains the React.js frontend.

  • src/: Main source code for the React app.
  • components/: React components used across the app.
  • pages/: Pages like home, login, signup, etc.

• server: Contains the Node.js backend.

  • routes/: API routes for handling requests.
  • models/: MongoDB models for user data and DSA questions.

Future Enhancements

• Leaderboard: Show user rankings based on the number of solved questions.
• Difficulty Levels: Add difficulty filters (easy, medium, hard) for each question.
• Discussion Forum: Allow users to discuss solutions and approaches for each question.
• Custom Tests: Allow users to create custom test sets based on selected topics.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to the project, feel free to create a pull request or open an issue for discussion.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.