Data Structures & Algorithms 🚀

Mastering algorithms one step at a time with Java ☕, Python 🐍, and C++ ⚡ using Visual Studio Code 💻.

📚 Overview

This repository is a comprehensive collection of Data Structures and Algorithms implementations, designed for learning and practice. It supports multiple programming languages and includes detailed examples and test cases.

🗂️ Project Structure

data-structures-algorithms/
├── src/               # Source code organized by topics
├── lib/               # External dependencies (including algs4.jar)
├── build/            # Compiled output files
└── data/             # Input data files for examples

💻 Development Setup

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 11 or higher
• Python 3.x
• C++ Compiler (g++)
• Visual Studio Code
• Required VS Code Extensions:
  • Java Extension Pack
  • Python
  • C/C++

🚀 Running Programs

1. Java Programs

# Compile
javac -cp ".;lib/algs4.jar" src/<path-to-file>/<filename>.java -d build

# Run with interactive input
java -cp ".;build;lib/algs4.jar" <ClassName>

# Run with file input
Get-Content .\data\<inputfile>.txt | java -cp ".;build;lib/algs4.jar" <ClassName>

2. Python Programs

# Run with interactive input
python src/<path-to-file>/<filename>.py

# Run with file input
Get-Content .\data\<inputfile>.txt | python src/<path-to-file>/<filename>.py

3. C++ Programs

# Compile
g++ -o build/<ProgramName> src/<path-to-file>/<filename>.cpp

# Run with interactive input
build\<ProgramName>.exe

# Run with file input
Get-Content .\data\<inputfile>.txt | .\build\<ProgramName>.exe

📦 Key Components

Data Structures

• Arrays & Lists 📊
• Trees & Graphs 🌳
• Hash Tables 🗃️
• Stacks & Queues 📚

Algorithms

• Sorting Algorithms 📈
• Searching Techniques 🔍
• Graph Algorithms 🕸️
• Dynamic Programming ⚡

🧪 Testing

Each implementation includes:

• Unit tests
• Sample input files
• Performance benchmarks

📚 Learning Path

1. Fundamentals

   • Basic data structures
   • Time complexity analysis
   • Space complexity analysis

2. Advanced Topics

   • Complex algorithms
   • Optimization techniques
   • Problem-solving strategies

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Open a Pull Request

📌 Dependencies

The JAVA PROJECTS view in VS Code allows you to manage your dependencies. More details can be found here.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Happy Coding! 💫