jwalsh/hy-algorithms

Create comprehensive documentation for algorithm selection

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#8 opened on Mar 29, 2025

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Description

Develop detailed documentation to guide users in selecting the appropriate algorithm for their use case:

Documentation Components:

  1. Algorithm selection flowcharts by category:

    • Sorting algorithms
    • Searching algorithms
    • Graph traversal
    • String matching
    • Dynamic programming approaches

  2. Comparison tables with:

    • Time complexity (best/average/worst)
    • Space complexity
    • Stability
    • In-place vs. not in-place
    • Parallelizability
    • Input sensitivity

  3. Use case recommendations:

    • Data size considerations
    • Input distribution considerations
    • Special case optimizations

  4. Implementation notes specific to Hy:

    • Performance characteristics in Hy vs. other languages
    • Hy-specific optimizations
    • Integration with Python ecosystem

This comprehensive documentation will serve as a valuable reference for users when deciding which algorithm to use for specific problems.

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Research direction
Review the existing documentation and code examples in the repository to understand the current structure. Then research algorithm complexity and create comparison tables for each category. Consider how Hy's syntax and integration with Python can be documented effectively.
Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation
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Documentation
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2
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1-2 days
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Clear
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75