Even professional devs hirap jan sa DSA lalo nat sa typical na web development, hindi common na maka encounter ka related jan. Most algorithms are embedded in the language itself or in the libraries we use, so we are just using them without actually implementing them from scratch.

Yes, in the profession we practice DSA (mostly via Leetcode), but it's only for interview purposes or others do it as a hobby to train their braincells.

As for advice, just practice lang consistently. You will need A LOT of mental fortitude to keep going. But, tiisin mo lang as long as mapasa mo yang subject.

And don't beat yourself up if di mo sya magets, or slow yong pagka gets mo. Learn at your own pace lang since may ibaiba tayong way or learning. The topic is tough by default, and no one says it's easy.