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All Algorithms implemented in Python

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Implementations are for learning purposes only. They may be less efficient than the implementations in the Python standard library. Use them at your discretion.

## 🚀 Getting Started

📋 Read through our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before you contribute.

## 🌐 Community Channels

We are on [Discord](https://the-algorithms.com/discord)! Community channels are a great way for you to ask questions and get help. Please join us!

## 📜 List of Algorithms

See our [directory](DIRECTORY.md) for easier navigation and a better overview of the project.

Repository info

Default branch: master
Latest version: —
Created: 2016-07-16
Last activity: 2026-10-12
License: MIT
Open issues: 21
Watchers: 5.9k

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