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+## Naming Conventions
+
+All algorithm categories use lowercase, plural directory names that match their Java packages.  
+For example:
+- Searching algorithms are in `searches` (`com.thealgorithms.searches`)
+- Sorting algorithms are in `sorts` (`com.thealgorithms.sorts`)
+
+This avoids older mixed forms like `Search/`, `searching/`, or `sort/` and keeps the structure consistent for contributors.
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 # Project Structure
 
 ## src