DSA

A collection of essential Data Structures and Algorithms implemented in Python.

Contributing Guide

Thank you for considering contributing! Here’s a quick guide to get you started:

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository
   Click the "Fork" button on the repository page to create a copy in your GitHub account.

2. Clone the Repository

   
   git clone https://github.com/indra-kc/DSA.git
   
   ## Create a branch

Change to the repository directory on your computer (if you are not already there):

cd DSA

Now create a branch using the git switch command:

git switch -c your-new-branch-name

For example:

git switch -c add-graph-xy

Make necessary changes and commit those changes

Now commit those changes using the git commit command:

git commit -m "your-changes-here."

Push changes to GitHub

Push your changes using the command git push:

git push -u origin your-branch-name

Guidelines

• Keep PRs Focused: Try to include only one feature or bug fix per Pull Request.
• Follow Code Style: Adhere to the project’s code conventions and styling.
• Write Clear Commit Messages: Describe what changes were made and why.
• Add Tests (If Necessary): Include tests if your changes introduce new functionality.

Installing Python on Ubuntu

Follow these steps to install Python on Ubuntu.

Steps to Install Python

Open a terminal and run the following commands:

# 1. Update Package List
sudo apt update

# 2. Install Python
sudo apt install python3

# 3. Verify the Installation
python3 --version

# 4. Install pip (Python Package Installer)
sudo apt install python3-pip

# 5. Verify pip Installation
pip3 --version

for running

python3 index.py

Installing Python on Windows

Follow these steps to install Python on Windows.

Steps to Install Python

1. Download Python Installer:

   • Go to the official Python website: python.org/downloads.
   • Download the latest version of Python for Windows.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Open the downloaded installer.
   • Important: Check the box "Add Python to PATH" before clicking "Install Now."

3. Verify Python Installation:

   • Open Command Prompt (Windows + R, type cmd).
   • Run the following command to verify the installation:

     python --version

4. Install pip (Python Package Installer):

   • Pip is typically installed by default with Python. Verify it using:

     pip --version

   • If pip is not installed, you can manually install it by running:

     python -m ensurepip --upgrade

Running Python Scripts

To run your Python script, use the command in Command Prompt:

python index.py