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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.
 
+## � Table of Contents
+
+- [About](#-about)
+- [Features](#-features)
+- [Getting Started](#-getting-started)
+  - [Installation](#installation)
+  - [Usage](#usage)
+- [Algorithm Categories](#-algorithm-categories)
+- [Community Channels](#-community-channels)
+- [Contributing](#-contributing)
+- [License](#-license)
+- [List of Algorithms](#-list-of-algorithms)
+
+## � About
+
+This repository contains Python implementations of various algorithms and data structures for educational purposes. Whether you're a student learning algorithms, a developer preparing for technical interviews, or someone interested in computer science fundamentals, this collection provides clear and well-documented examples.
+
+## ✨ Features
+
+This repository includes implementations of algorithms across multiple categories:
+
+- **Sorting Algorithms**: Bubble sort, Quick sort, Merge sort, Heap sort, and more
+- **Searching Algorithms**: Binary search, Linear search, Jump search, Interpolation search
+- **Data Structures**: Linked lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash tables
+- **Graph Algorithms**: BFS, DFS, Dijkstra's algorithm, Floyd-Warshall, Bellman-Ford
+- **Dynamic Programming**: Knapsack, Longest Common Subsequence, Edit Distance
+- **Machine Learning**: Neural networks, Linear regression, K-means clustering
+- **Mathematical Algorithms**: Prime number algorithms, GCD, LCM, Number theory
+- **String Algorithms**: Pattern matching, String manipulation, Parsing
+- **Cryptography**: Various cipher implementations
+- **Computer Vision**: Image processing algorithms
+- **And many more!**
+
+All implementations include:
+- Clear documentation and explanations
+- Type hints for better code readability
+- Doctests for validation
+- Educational comments
+
 ## 🚀 Getting Started
 
-📋 Read through our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before you contribute.
+### Installation
+
+1. **Clone the repository**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Python.git
+   cd Python
+   ```
+
+2. **Set up a virtual environment (recommended)**
+   ```bash
+   python -m venv venv
+
+   # On Windows
+   venv\Scripts\activate
+
+   # On macOS/Linux
+   source venv/bin/activate
+   ```
+
+3. **Install dependencies**
+   ```bash
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+### Usage
+
+Each algorithm is self-contained in its own file. You can run any algorithm directly or import it into your own projects.
+
+**Example 1: Running an algorithm directly**
+```bash
+python sorts/quick_sort.py
+```
+
+**Example 2: Importing and using an algorithm**
+```python
+from sorts.quick_sort import quick_sort
+
+# Sort a list
+numbers = [64, 34, 25, 12, 22, 11, 90]
+sorted_numbers = quick_sort(numbers)
+print(sorted_numbers)  # Output: [11, 12, 22, 25, 34, 64, 90]
+```
+
+**Example 3: Running doctests**
+```bash
+python -m doctest -v sorts/bubble_sort.py
+```
+
+## 📂 Algorithm Categories
+
+For a complete list of all implemented algorithms organized by category, see our [DIRECTORY.md](DIRECTORY.md) file.
 
 ## 🌐 Community Channels
 
 We are on [Discord](https://the-algorithms.com/discord) and [Gitter](https://gitter.im/TheAlgorithms/community)! Community channels are a great way for you to ask questions and get help. Please join us!
 
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions from the community! Before contributing:
+
+1. 📋 Read through our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+2. 🔍 Check existing implementations to avoid duplicates
+3. ✅ Ensure your code follows our coding standards
+4. 🧪 Include doctests and proper documentation
+5. 🎯 Make sure all tests pass before submitting
+
+**Quick Start for Contributors:**
+```bash
+# Install pre-commit hooks
+pip install pre-commit
+pre-commit install
+
+# Run tests
+python -m pytest
+
+# Format code
+pip install ruff
+ruff check
+```
+
+Contributions that are most welcome:
+- New algorithm implementations
+- Improvements to existing algorithms
+- Better documentation and explanations
+- Bug fixes
+- Test coverage improvements
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.md) - see the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for details.
+
+This means you are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the software.
+
 ## 📜 List of Algorithms
 
 See our [directory](DIRECTORY.md) for easier navigation and a better overview of the project.