DSA Prep Tracker

A high-performance, brutalist-designed Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) tracking system. Built for efficiency, prioritization, and long-term interview preparation.

🚀 Overview

DSA Prep Tracker is a full-stack application designed to help developers track their problem-solving progress with a focus on interview frequency, difficulty distribution, and topic mastery.

Key Features

• Brutalist UI: High-contrast, minimalist design with a "White/Dark" charcoal theme.
• Priority Tracking: Integration of company-specific question frequencies to prioritize high-signal problems.
• Detailed Analytics: Real-time charts showing difficulty ratios, recent activity, and company breakdowns.
• Secure Auth: Full Email/Password authentication with persistent sessions.
• Centralized Knowledge: A dedicated "Question Detail Modal" providing all context (links, companies, topics) without disrupting the list flow.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React (Vite), Tailwind CSS (v4), Zustand/Context State Management.
• Backend: Node.js, Express, TypeScript.
• Database: PostgreSQL (Neon/Local) with raw SQL for high-performance data patterns.
• Styling: Vanilla CSS Variables + Tailwind for a robust, theme-aware design system.

📦 Project Structure

├── client/          # Vite + React Frontend
├── server/          # Express + Node Backend
└── scripts/         # Automation & Data Migration tools (Ignored)

🛠 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• PostgreSQL Database

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Server Setup

   cd server
   npm install
   # Create .env with DATABASE_URL
   npm run dev

3. Client Setup

   cd client
   npm install
   npm run dev

🚀 Deployment

Both the client and server are configured for production:

• Server: Build with npm run build to generate the dist/ directory, then run with npm start.
• Client: Build with npm run build to generate optimized static assets in the dist/ directory.

🛡 License

Internal Use - Optimized for advanced DSA tracking and interview prep.