Is learning Algorithms and data structures good before or after programming?

Question

What is the best thing when learning to program when your a beginner? Most I've heard that starting with data structures and other after finished learning a programming language. Upon your experience what is the best?

Answer 1

You have to learn that before programming because a program is an algorithm, it is something that solves a problem. In programming there is a widely used data structure: arrays. That's the why it is important to learn algorithms and data structures before programming, as it will facilitate your learning. In general learning the programming methodology is important for a person who wants to learn to program.

Answer 2

The main reason behind this is Data Structures and Algorithms improves the problem-solving ability of a candidate to a great extent.

And you can become a great programmer.

Answer 3

Before programming 👍

Answer 4

According to my exp.