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Low-level Programming and Algorithm Projects for ALX Software Engineer Program

Welcome to the ALX Software Engineer Program! In this repository, you'll find a collection of low-level programming and algorithm projects using the C programming language. These projects are designed to help you strengthen your understanding of computer science fundamentals, improve your problem-solving skills, and prepare you for software engineering roles.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Project List
  3. How to Use This Repository
  4. Contributing
  5. License

Introduction

The ALX Software Engineer Program focuses on providing comprehensive training in software engineering, covering both high-level and low-level concepts. Low-level programming involves working closer to the hardware, dealing with memory management, system resources, and optimizing performance.

These projects will cover a range of topics including data structures, algorithms, memory management, system programming, and more. By completing these projects, you'll develop a deeper understanding of how software interacts with hardware and gain valuable experience in writing efficient and reliable code.

Project List

  1. Linked List Implementation: Implement a linked list data structure in C, including functions for insertion, deletion, and traversal.
  2. Stack and Queue Implementation: Create implementations of stack and queue data structures using arrays or linked lists.
  3. Binary Search Tree: Implement a binary search tree data structure in C and write functions for insertion, deletion, and search operations.
  4. Sorting Algorithms: Implement various sorting algorithms such as bubble sort, insertion sort, selection sort, merge sort, and quicksort, and compare their performance.
  5. Memory Allocator: Develop a simple memory allocator that manages dynamic memory allocation and deallocation efficiently.
  6. File Compression: Write a program to compress and decompress files using techniques like Huffman coding or Run-Length Encoding.
  7. Shell Implementation: Create a basic Unix shell in C, supporting commands execution, I/O redirection, piping, and background processes.
  8. Concurrency: Explore concurrency in C by implementing multithreaded programs using pthreads or synchronization mechanisms like semaphores.
  9. Networking: Develop client-server applications using socket programming in C to communicate over a network.
  10. Algorithm Challenges: Solve algorithmic challenges such as searching, sorting, graph traversal, and dynamic programming problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.

How to Use This Repository

Each project folder contains a README.md file with detailed instructions on the project requirements, implementation guidelines, and any additional resources you may need. You can start by choosing a project that interests you, read through the instructions carefully, and begin coding!

Feel free to explore other projects as well and work on them at your own pace. If you get stuck or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out for help. You can also collaborate with other participants or seek guidance from mentors in the ALX community.

Contributing

If you have ideas for additional projects or improvements to existing ones, contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Be sure to follow the contribution guidelines outlined in the CONTRIBUTING.md file.

License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.