create-algo is a cli used to generate a boilerplate for solving coding challenges.
You can install this globally and use it to create a quick boilerplate but I think it's nice to keep all of the coding challenges you solve in one directory for easy reference. I recommend that users create a parent directory and repository. Give it any name you like.
Then install create-algo in the newly created parent directory as a dependency.
npm
npm install @frootloops/create-algoyarn
yarn add @frootloops/create-algoWhen you want to create a new boilerplate to solve a new challenge simply run the create-algo command from your desired location inside your directory. You will then be prompted to chose Javascript or Typescript. Then you will be prompted to name your new subdirectory. I usually give it the name of the challenge I am solving and maybe even the site it came from for reference.
Your boilerplate consisting of a package.json, an index file for your code, and a .gitignore will be installed.
The package.json is bare bones and just provides you with the ability to run test-algo in the terminal to test your solution.
The .gitignore initially contains the node_modules, which we don't need to push to our repo. You can add any other files here if you need to later on.
Enjoy and happy coding!
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change. I am open to suggestions and ideas for enhancing this package.