# The Algorithms - Java
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NOTE: A [Development](https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Java/tree/Development) branch is made for this repo where we're trying to migrate the existing project to a Java project structure. You can switch to [Development](https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Java/tree/Development) branch for contributions. Please refer [this issue](https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Java/issues/474) for more info.
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### All algorithms are implemented in Java (for educational purposes)
These implementations are for learning purposes. The implementations may be less efficient than the Java standard library.
## Contribution Guidelines
Read our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before you contribute.
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## Algorithms
See our [directory](DIRECTORY.md).