🧠 Algorithm Repository

Welcome to the Algorithm Repository — a collaborative platform for algorithmic learning and problem solving in C++, Java, and Python.

This repository is designed to be Hacktoberfest friendly 🎃 and open for contributions from programmers around the world.

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📂 Repository Structure

Each branch represents a programming language:

Branch	Language	Description
cpp	C++	Solutions and algorithms implemented in C++
java	Java	Solutions and algorithms implemented in Java
python	Python	Solutions and algorithms implemented in Python

⚠️ All commits and PRs must be made to the branch corresponding to the language you are contributing in.
💡 If the language branch does not exist yet, create a new branch with the name of that language and add your solution there.

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💻 How to Contribute

You can contribute in two main ways:

1️⃣ Add Problem Solutions

• Add solutions for problems from:
  • LeetCode
  • GeeksforGeeks
  • CodeChef
• Each solution should include:
  • The problem statement or link
  • A clear explanation of your approach (AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini are allowed for explanation)
  • Properly formatted and commented code

📂 Example Folder Structure

cpp/ ┣ LeetCode/ ┃ ┗ 001_Two_Sum.cpp ┣ GFG/ ┃ ┗ Longest_Palindromic_Subsequence.cpp ┣ CodeChef/ ┃ ┗ STARTER100_MXSMALL.cpp

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2️⃣ Add Algorithms

• Add algorithms in the algo/ folder with:
  • Clear explanation
  • Code implementation
  • Time & space complexity analysis

📂 Example

algo/ ┗ Dijkstra_Algorithm.cpp

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⚙️ Contribution Guidelines

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your fork locally:

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/Algo.git
Checkout to the correct language branch or create one if it doesn’t exist:

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git checkout cpp      # or java / python
# OR create new branch for other language
git checkout -b <language-name>
Add your code in the appropriate folder

Commit changes:

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git add .
git commit -m "Added [ProblemName] solution in [Language] with explanation"
Push your branch:

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git push origin <branch-name>
Create a Pull Request (PR):

Base branch → the corresponding language branch

Provide a clear PR title and description

Include problem link and summary of explanation

✅ PR Acceptance Criteria
PRs will be merged if:

Code belongs to the correct language branch

Code is well-documented and formatted

Explanation is clear and thorough

Commit messages and PR title are meaningful

No plagiarism or spam

💡 Solutions may use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) for explanations, but code must be original and clear.