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 ### All algorithms are implemented in Java (for educational purposes)
 These implementations are intended for learning purposes. As such, they may be less efficient than the Java standard library.
 
-## Contribution Guidelines
-Please read our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before you contribute to this project.
+## contribution guidelines
+Please read our [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before you contribute to this project.
 
 ## Algorithms
 Our [directory](DIRECTORY.md) has the full list of applications.