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+# Contribution Guide
+
+1. Write your algorithm (and test it!)
+2. Choose a neat name for it (NAME in the following)
+3. Fork this repository
+4. Create subfolder src/algorithms/NAME with your algorithm and a readme.md-file
+5. Add your algorithm to the menu-script in the algorithm-folder
+6. Add your algorithm to the list above in the following format NAME | Author
+7. Create a pull request to merge the data (if your algorithm works)
+
+Thanks for your contribution!