OpenGenus/cosmos

LZW compression algorithm

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#2,297 opened on Oct 22, 2017

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This is a(n):

  • New algorithm
  • Proposal to the Repository
  • Update to an existing algorithm
  • Error

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I would like to add Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) compression algorithm.

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Research direction
Study the LZW algorithm and implement it in C++ following the repository's coding conventions. Look at existing algorithm implementations for structure.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C++GitData Structures
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65