Transform BPE Algorithm repository into professional job application portfolio

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This PR transforms the BPE Algorithm repository from a basic implementation into a comprehensive, professional portfolio piece suitable for job applications in software engineering, NLP, and algorithm development roles.

Key Enhancements

Professional Documentation Suite

• README.md: Created comprehensive project overview with clear value proposition, features, and usage examples
• PROJECT_SHOWCASE.md: Added technical achievements showcase highlighting algorithm expertise and software engineering skills
• USAGE_GUIDE.md: Provided quick start guide and troubleshooting documentation
• Complete Algorithm Documentation: Filled missing sections (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.0) in BPEAlgorithm.md with detailed explanations

Interactive Demonstrations & Benchmarking

• demo.py: Created interactive demonstration script with multiple pre-configured examples showing algorithm behavior
• benchmark.py: Added comprehensive performance benchmarking suite measuring scalability and efficiency
• Sample Outputs: Generated example results showing processing speeds of 165,000+ characters per second

Professional Project Structure

• Build System: Added Makefile for C++ compilation with proper compiler flags
• Dependency Management: Created requirements.txt for Python dependencies
• Clean Repository: Added .gitignore to exclude cache files and build artifacts
• Enhanced Code Quality: Fixed module imports, added proper main guards, and improved error handling

Technical Improvements

• IDmap Enhancement: Added vocabulary display functionality for better output visualization
• Fixed Import Issues: Resolved module loading problems in BPEAlgorithm.py
• Verified Implementations: Tested both Python and C++ versions work correctly with sample inputs

Performance Results

The enhanced repository now demonstrates:

• Scalability: Linear performance scaling from small (43 chars) to large (2200+ chars) texts
• Efficiency: Processing rates of 43,000 to 207,000+ characters per second
• Memory Optimization: Vocabulary compression ratios from 0.67 to 0.02 depending on text size
• Cross-Language Comparison: C++ showing expected performance advantages over Python

Educational & Professional Value

This implementation now serves as:

• Algorithm Portfolio Piece: Demonstrates complex data structure implementation (hash tables, heaps, linked lists)
• Technical Communication: Shows ability to document and explain complex algorithms
• Software Engineering: Exhibits professional development practices and code organization
• Performance Engineering: Includes benchmarking and optimization analysis

The repository is now a complete showcase of technical skills spanning algorithm design, multi-language programming, performance optimization, and professional software development practices.

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