TheAlgorithms · divinixx · Oct 5, 2025
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-# The Algorithms - Java
+<div align="center">
+
+# 🔷 The Algorithms - Java
+
+<img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/30/Java_programming_language_logo.svg" alt="Java Logo" width="200"/>
+
+### All algorithms implemented in Java (for educational purposes)
 
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-You can run and edit the algorithms, or contribute to them using Gitpod.io (a free online development environment) with a single click.
+---
 
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+**[📚 Explore Algorithms](DIRECTORY.md)** • **[🤝 Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md)** • **[💬 Community](https://discord.gg/c7MnfGFGa6)**
+
+</div>
+
+<br>
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                                                                 │
+│  📖  Educational implementations of algorithms in Java          │
+│  🎯  Focus on code clarity and learning                         │
+│  🧪  Comprehensive test coverage                                │
+│  📝  Well-documented with JavaDoc                               │
+│                                                                 │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+## 📖 Overview
+
+This repository contains **Java implementations** of common algorithms and data structures. These implementations are for **learning purposes** and prioritize code clarity over performance. They may be less efficient than the Java standard library.
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>🎁 What's Inside?</b></summary>
+
+<br>
+
+| Feature | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| 📝 **Clean Code** | Readable implementations with clear variable names |
+| 🧪 **Test Coverage** | JUnit test coverage for most algorithms |
+| 📚 **Documentation** | JavaDoc comments with time/space complexity |
+| ☕ **Modern Java** | Leverages Java 21 features |
+| 🗂️ **Organized** | Algorithms grouped by category |
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+<table>
+<tr>
+<td width="50%">
+
+### 📋 Prerequisites
+
+```bash
+☕ Java 21+
+📦 Maven 3.6+
+```
+
+</td>
+<td width="50%">
+
+### ⚡ Quick Setup
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Java.git
+cd Java
+mvn clean compile
+mvn test
+```
+
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+
+---
+
+## 💡 Usage Examples
+
+<div align="center">
+
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    A[Import Algorithm] --> B[Call Method]
+    B --> C[Get Result]
+    style A fill:#e1f5ff
+    style B fill:#fff3e0
+    style C fill:#e8f5e9
+```
+
+</div>
+
+All algorithms are implemented as static methods. Import and use them directly:
+
+<table>
+<tr>
+<td width="50%">
+
+**📊 Dynamic Programming**
+```java
+import com.thealgorithms.dynamicprogramming.Fibonacci;
+
+int fib = Fibonacci.fibonacci(10); // 55
+```
+
+**🔀 Sorting**
+```java
+import com.thealgorithms.sorts.QuickSort;
+
+int[] array = {64, 34, 25, 12, 22, 11, 90};
+QuickSort.quickSort(array, 0, array.length - 1);
+```
+
+</td>
+<td width="50%">
+
+**🌐 Graph Algorithms**
+```java
+import com.thealgorithms.datastructures.graphs.DijkstraAlgorithm;
+
+int[][] graph = {{0, 4, 0}, {4, 0, 8}, {0, 8, 0}};
+DijkstraAlgorithm dijkstra = new DijkstraAlgorithm(3);
+int[] distances = dijkstra.run(graph, 0);
+```
+
+**📦 Data Structures**
+```java
+import com.thealgorithms.datastructures.stacks.BalancedBrackets;
+
+boolean isBalanced = BalancedBrackets.isBalanced("{[()]}");
+```
+
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Algorithm Categories
+
+<div align="center">
+
+```
+╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
+║                    ALGORITHM CATEGORIES                       ║
+╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
+```
+
+</div>
+
+<table>
+<tr>
+<td width="50%" valign="top">
+
+### 🔍 Sorting & Searching
+```
+├── Binary Search
+├── Linear Search
+├── Jump Search
+├── Quick Sort
+├── Merge Sort
+├── Heap Sort
+└── Radix Sort
+```
+
+### 🌳 Data Structures
+```
+├── Trees
+│   ├── BST
+│   ├── AVL
+│   └── Red-Black
+├── Graphs
+│   ├── DFS / BFS
+│   ├── Dijkstra
+│   └── Bellman-Ford
+└── Collections
+    ├── Stacks
+    ├── Queues
+    └── Heaps
+```
+
+</td>
+<td width="50%" valign="top">
+
+### 🎯 Algorithm Techniques
+```
+├── Dynamic Programming
+│   ├── Knapsack
+│   ├── LCS
+│   └── Edit Distance
+├── Greedy Algorithms
+├── Backtracking
+│   ├── N-Queens
+│   └── Sudoku Solver
+└── Divide & Conquer
+```
+
+### 🔐 Other Topics
+```
+├── Cryptography & Ciphers
+├── Mathematical Algorithms
+├── String Manipulation
+├── Bit Operations
+└── Audio Processing
+```
+
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+
+<div align="center">
+
+📋 **[View Complete Directory →](DIRECTORY.md)**
+
+</div>
+
+---
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+<div align="center">
+
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    A[🍴 Fork] --> B[🔨 Code]
+    B --> C[✅ Test]
+    C --> D[📤 PR]
+    D --> E[🎉 Merge]
+    style A fill:#e3f2fd
+    style B fill:#fff3e0
+    style C fill:#e8f5e9
+    style D fill:#fce4ec
+    style E fill:#f3e5f5
+```
+
+</div>
+
+We welcome contributions! Please read our **[Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)** before you contribute.
+
+<table>
+<tr>
+<td width="50%">
+
+### 🚀 Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# 1. Fork & Clone
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Java.git
+
+# 2. Create Branch
+git checkout -b feature/your-algorithm
+
+# 3. Make Changes & Commit
+git commit -m "Add: Algorithm name"
+
+# 4. Push & Create PR
+git push origin feature/your-algorithm
+```
+
+</td>
+<td width="50%">
+
+### ✅ Requirements
+
+- **JavaDoc** - Document your code
+- **Tests** - Include JUnit tests
+- **Style** - Follow existing patterns
+- **Directory** - Update DIRECTORY.md
+
+<br>
+
+> ⚠️ **Note:** We do **not** accept LeetCode problems. Focus on well-known algorithms.
+
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+
+---
+
+## 🌐 Community & Support
+
+<div align="center">
+
+<table>
+<tr>
+<td align="center" width="33%">
+<img src="https://img.icons8.com/color/96/000000/discord-logo.png" width="50"/><br>
+<b>Discord</b><br>
+<a href="https://discord.gg/c7MnfGFGa6">Join discussions</a>
+</td>
+<td align="center" width="33%">
+<img src="https://img.icons8.com/fluency/96/000000/bug.png" width="50"/><br>
+<b>Issues</b><br>
+<a href="https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Java/issues">Report bugs</a>
+</td>
+<td align="center" width="33%">
+<img src="https://img.icons8.com/fluency/96/000000/globe.png" width="50"/><br>
+<b>Website</b><br>
+<a href="https://the-algorithms.com">Explore more</a>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+
+</div>
+
+---
+
+<div align="center">
+
+## 📄 License
+
+Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+<br>
+
+```
+╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
+║  Made with ❤️ by The Algorithms Community              ║
+║  ⭐ Star this repository if you find it helpful!       ║
+╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
+```
 
-### All algorithms are implemented in Java (for educational purposes)
-These implementations are intended for learning purposes. As such, they may be less efficient than the Java standard library.
+<br>
 
-## Contribution Guidelines
-Please read our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before you contribute to this project.
+**[⬆ Back to Top](#-the-algorithms---java)**
 
-## Algorithms
-Our [directory](DIRECTORY.md) has the full list of applications.
+</div>