algorithms

🔍 Algorithms

This folder contains C programming implementations of various algorithms and problem-solving techniques.

What Goes Here

• Sorting Algorithms: Bubble sort, quick sort, merge sort, heap sort
• Searching Algorithms: Linear search, binary search, depth-first search, breadth-first search
• Recursion Examples: Factorial, Fibonacci, tower of Hanoi
• Dynamic Programming: Memoization, tabulation examples
• Graph Algorithms: Shortest path, minimum spanning tree
• String Algorithms: Pattern matching, palindrome checking
• Mathematical Algorithms: Prime number generation, GCD, LCM

File Naming

Use the format: algorithms_algorithmName.c

Code Requirements

• ✅ Efficiency: Implement the most efficient version possible
• ✅ Time/Space Complexity: Include complexity analysis in comments
• ✅ Edge Cases: Handle edge cases and error conditions
• ✅ Documentation: Clear explanation of how the algorithm works

Example Template

/*
 * Algorithm: [Algorithm Name]
 * Author: [Your Name]
 * Date: [Date]
 * Description: [Brief description of the algorithm]
 * 
 * Time Complexity: O(n²)
 * Space Complexity: O(1)
 * 
 * Features:
 * - [Feature 1]
 * - [Feature 2]
 * 
 * Usage: [How to compile and run]
 */

Happy algorithm coding! 🚀