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Weekly Build Documentation Template - Issues 2, 3, and 4

Repository: TheAlgorithms - Java

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Week [Insert Week Number] - Documentation for Issues 2, 3, and 4

Objective:

Document the progress for the following issues:

• Issue #4.2: Algorithm Development
• Issue #4.3: Algorithm Testing
• Issue #4.4: Pull Request Preparation

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Issue #4.2: Algorithm Development

Week [Insert Week Number] Tasks:

• [ ] Define the core components of the Hare and Tortoise Algorithm.
• [ ] Implement the algorithm in Java using modular design.
• [ ] Ensure that input/output specifications are correctly handled.

Progress Summary:

• Algorithm Development:
  • The initial design of the algorithm is complete, and the basic implementation has been written.
  • Code is modularized to enhance readability and maintainability.

Challenges Encountered:

• Edge case considerations for small or empty linked lists needed extra handling.

Key Commit:

• feat: implemented core functionality of Hare and Tortoise Algorithm

Next Steps:

• Focus on refining edge cases and improving the algorithm's error handling for invalid inputs.

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Issue #4.3: Algorithm Testing

Week [Insert Week Number] Tasks:

• [ ] Develop comprehensive test cases (typical, boundary, and edge cases).
• [ ] Use JUnit for automated testing.
• [ ] Debug the implementation using test-driven development.

Progress Summary:

• Test Case Development:
  • Basic tests for detecting cycles in linked lists have been written.
  • Boundary cases (e.g., single-node and empty lists) are also covered.

Challenges Encountered:

• Identifying rare edge cases where the algorithm might fail (e.g., linked lists with circular dependencies).

Key Commit:

• test: added basic and edge case tests for cycle detection

Next Steps:

• Conduct performance tests and stress tests to ensure the algorithm functions well with large datasets.

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Issue #4.4: Pull Request Preparation

Week [Insert Week Number] Tasks:

• [ ] Prepare the code for submission in a pull request.
• [ ] Ensure the repository follows coding guidelines and best practices.
• [ ] Create documentation for reviewers.

Progress Summary:

• Pull Request:
  • The pull request draft is ready, with all changes documented and code commented for clarity.
  • Linked all relevant issues for proper tracking.

Challenges Encountered:

• Ensuring all necessary tests pass before submission and integrating feedback from code reviews.

Key Commit:

• chore: prepared pull request and linked relevant issues

Next Steps:

• Finalize the pull request submission and ensure that the algorithm passes all required tests.

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Commit Guidelines for This Week:

Each commit will adhere to the following format for consistency:

• Commit Message Format:
  • feat: [description of feature]
  • fix: [description of bug fix]
  • test: [description of test]
  • refactor: [description of refactoring task]

Example Commit Messages for this Week:

• feat: implemented cycle detection logic for linked lists
• fix: handled edge cases for empty linked lists
• test: added JUnit test cases for single-node edge cases

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Next Steps and Upcoming Tasks:

• Continue refining the algorithm based on peer feedback.
• Finalize testing and documentation for the final pull request.
• Conduct performance testing with larger datasets.

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Version Control Summary:

This section summarizes all commits made during the week to ensure proper tracking of changes.

Date	Changes Made	Commit ID
[Insert Date]	Implemented basic algorithm functionality	[Commit ID]
[Insert Date]	Added test cases for typical and edge cases	[Commit ID]
[Insert Date]	Refactored code and prepared pull request	[Commit ID]

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Documentation Guidelines and References:

For more information on how to structure the repository, make effective commit messages, and ensure security, refer to:

• How to Write READMEs for Repositories
• How to Write Effective Commit Messages
• How to Secure Repositories

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