Welcome to the SNIPPET repository! This project is designed to contribute code snippets, which can be used for various tasks like algorithms, data structures, utility functions, or any helpful reusable code. As part of Hacktoberfest 2024, we encourage developers of all levels to participate by sharing their knowledge and helping others through code.
We welcome all kinds of contributions! Here's how you can contribute to this repository:
- Fork this repository to your GitHub account.
- Create a new branch for your contribution.
- Add your code snippet in the correct category under the
snippets/
directory (or create a new category if needed). - Make sure your file is well-documented with proper comments.
- Submit a Pull Request (PR) describing the purpose of your snippet.
- Wait for your PR to be reviewed and merged.
Please ensure that your code follows the style guide and includes tests if applicable.
To use the code snippets available in this repository:
- Browse through the folders under the
snippets/
directory. - Select a snippet that suits your needs.
- Copy the code into your project or download the file.
- Use the code in your project, modifying it as necessary.
Feel free to explore the contributions from the community and learn from others' snippets.
To set up the project on your local machine:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/SNIPPET.git
- Navigate into the project directory:
cd SNIPPET
- Install any dependencies (if applicable) by following instructions in specific snippets.
- You can add or test snippets locally before contributing.
The folder structure of the repository is organized as follows:
SNIPPET/
│
├ # Contains all the code snippets
├── algorithms/ # Snippets for various algorithms
└── file_name.md
└── file_name.c # Extrension can be in .cpp, .py, .java, etc
├── data_structures/ # Snippets for data structures
├── utilities/ # Utility functions and helper snippets
└── ... # Other categories as they are added
├── .gitignore # Files to be ignored by Git
├── CONTRIBUTING.md # Guidelines for contributing
├── README.md # This file
└── LICENSE.md # Licensing information
Please adhere to the following guidelines while contributing:
- Code Style: Follow a consistent code style and proper indentation.
- Documentation: Each code file should include a clear description of what the snippet does, input/output explanations, and any other relevant details.
- Testing: If applicable, provide test cases or examples to demonstrate the usage of your snippet.
- File Naming: Use descriptive names for your files based on what the snippet does (e.g.,
binary_search.js
). - Respect the Code of Conduct: Please be respectful and constructive in your communication with maintainers and other contributors.