Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project! We value your input and appreciate your efforts to make this project even better. To ensure a smooth collaboration experience, please follow these guidelines when making contributions.
- Fork the repository on GitHub.
- Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
- Create a new branch for your contribution:
- Branch names should be descriptive, indicating the purpose of your changes.
- Use hyphens to separate words in branch names (e.g.,
feature-add-new-feature
).
- Make your changes and commit them with clear, concise, and meaningful commit messages.
- Push your branch to your forked repository on GitHub.
- Follow the coding style and conventions used in the project. Consistency is key!
- Write clear and descriptive comments in your code.
- Ensure your code is clean, readable, and well-documented.
- Maintain appropriate levels of abstraction and modularity.
- Test your changes thoroughly to avoid introducing new bugs.
- Consider writing unit tests or updating existing tests if applicable.
- Run the existing project tests to ensure your changes don't break any existing functionality.
- Once your changes are ready, open a pull request (PR) from your branch to the original repository's
development
branch. - Provide a descriptive title and detailed description of your changes in the PR.
- Reference any relevant issues or related pull requests in the description.
- Include any necessary documentation updates with your changes.
- Ensure that the PR only includes the commits related to your changes (rebase if necessary).
- Be responsive to any feedback or questions during the review process.
- Once approved, your changes will be merged into the main project.
- Be respectful and considerate when communicating with other contributors.
- Ask for help or clarification if you're unsure about anything.
- Collaborate and provide constructive feedback to help improve the project.
- Remember that all contributions are subject to review and approval by project maintainers.
By following these best practices and guidelines, we can maintain a high-quality project and create a positive and inclusive environment for collaboration.
Thank you for your contributions and happy coding!