🎃 Hacktoberfest 2024 - Python Problem Solving 🎃

Welcome to the Hacktoberfest 2024 Python Problem Solving repository! This is your chance to dive into open-source, contribute to a growing library of basic Python problems, and hone your programming skills.

Whether you're a seasoned Pythonista or just getting started, this repository is the perfect place to contribute and collaborate during Hacktoberfest 2024.

🚀 What is this Repository?

This repository is dedicated to gathering basic Python problems and solutions. We aim to create a comprehensive collection of exercises that beginners and intermediate developers can use for practice. It covers everything from simple loops to more complex algorithmic challenges, helping developers sharpen their problem-solving skills.

🧠 Why Contribute?

• Learn: Expand your Python knowledge and improve your coding skills.
• Collaborate: Work alongside other open-source enthusiasts and programmers.
• Celebrate: Be part of Hacktoberfest 2024, earn cool swag, and gain experience contributing to real projects.

🌟 What Kind of Python Problems Are We Looking For?

We are looking for basic to intermediate level Python problems, including but not limited to:

• Basic Syntax: Loops, conditionals, functions, etc.
• Data Structures: Lists, dictionaries, sets, tuples, etc.
• String Manipulation: Common string operations, reversing, palindrome checks, etc.
• Recursion: Factorials, Fibonacci sequences, etc.
• Sorting and Searching: Implementations of common algorithms.
• Mathematical Problems: Prime numbers, GCD, LCM, etc.
• Miscellaneous: Other interesting Python challenges that help developers learn and grow.

Feel free to contribute problems in any of the above categories or propose your own.

🛠️ How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from everyone! Whether you're adding a new problem, optimizing existing solutions, or improving the documentation, your contributions are valuable.

Steps to Contribute:

1. Fork this Repository: Click the Fork button at the top-right of this page to create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.
2. Clone Your Fork: Clone your forked repository to your local machine using:

   git clone https://github.com/jayadevvasudevan/basic-python/<your-username>/
   cd BASIC-PYTHON

3. Create a New Branch: Make a new branch for your contribution:

   git checkout -b <your-branch-name>

4. Add Your Contribution: Add your Python problem and its solution to the relevant category. Follow the Contribution Guidelines for structure and formatting.
5. Commit and Push: Commit your changes and push the branch to your fork:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Added <problem-description>"
   git push origin <your-branch-name>

6. Open a Pull Request: Head over to the original repository and open a pull request to merge your changes.

Contribution Guidelines

• Ensure that the problem title is clear and concise.
• Each problem should be accompanied by a solution with clear comments explaining the code.
• Properly format your code using Python best practices (e.g., PEP8 standards).
• Include example input/output wherever possible.

🎉 Hacktoberfest 2024

This repository is part of Hacktoberfest 2024, a month-long celebration of open-source software. You can participate by submitting at least 4 pull requests between October 1st and October 31st to qualify for a limited edition Hacktoberfest t-shirt and other swag.

To participate:

1. Register at Hacktoberfest and make sure to sign up before contributing.
2. Contribute by submitting pull requests to open-source projects (including this one!).
3. Enjoy the process and the rewards!

📁 Repository Structure

This repository is now organized into logical folders for easier navigation:

• algorithms/ - Searching, sorting, and LeetCode-style problems (17 files)
• data_structures/ - Data structure implementations ⚠️ Currently empty - contributions welcome!
• basic_programs/ - Fundamental Python programs for beginners (23 files)
• advanced_concepts/ - OOP, decorators, regex, JSON, file operations (5 files)
• games/ - Interactive games and fun projects (3 files + 2 game folders)
• utilities/ - Useful tools and utilities (6 files)
• web_scraping/ - Web scraping projects (1 file + 2 folders)
• Competitive_program/ - Competitive programming solutions
• file handling/ - File I/O operations and examples
• problem/ - Additional coding challenges

📖 See FOLDER_STRUCTURE.md for detailed file listings and descriptions.

�🔧 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jayadevvasudevan/basic-python

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd basic-python

3. Run any Python script:

   # Example: Run a basic program
   python basic_programs/Factorial.py
   
   # Example: Run an algorithm
   python algorithms/binary_search.py
   
   # Example: Run advanced concepts
   python advanced_concepts/oop_concepts.py

🧑‍💻 Prerequisites

• Python: Ensure that Python 3.x is installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.
• Basic Knowledge of Python: This project assumes basic familiarity with Python programming.

Happy coding and have fun contributing! 🎉🐍