Contributing Guidelines

Thank you for considering contributing to this repository! This project aims to provide a well-organized collection of real-world problem statements that designers, developers, and product builders can use as case studies or inspiration for new products. Our goal is to create a valuable knowledge base for the community, so we welcome your ideas, problem statements, and insights.

How to Contribute

There are a few ways to contribute to this project:

1. Submit a New Problem Statement
2. Enhance Existing Content
3. Fix Typos or Improve Formatting

Please follow these guidelines to help maintain consistency and quality across all contributions.

1. Submitting a New Problem Statement

To contribute a new problem statement, please make sure it fits the general format below:

• Group: This is the main category or field of the problem (e.g., Health and Wellness, Education Technology).
• Concept: A brief description that explains the problem and its impact. Be specific about why this problem is important and who it affects.
• Examples: Relevant tools, platforms, or real-world examples that relate to this problem, if available.
• Readings: Links to articles, research papers, or other resources that help provide background on the issue.

Example Format:

| Group                        | Concept                                                   | Examples                        | Readings            |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------|
| Health and Wellness          | Brief description of the issue and its impact.            | Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 | [Add link](#)       |

Steps to Submit:

1. Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button at the top of this page to create your copy of this repository.
2. Clone Your Fork: Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
3. Create a New Branch: Use a descriptive name for your branch (e.g., add-health-wellness-problem).
4. Add Your Problem Statement: Follow the example format to ensure consistency.
5. Commit Your Changes: Write a clear commit message (e.g., Add problem statement for Health and Wellness).
6. Push the Changes to GitHub: Push your branch to your forked repository.
7. Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and create a pull request with a clear title and description.

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2. Enhancing Existing Content

If you’d like to add additional context, examples, or readings to an existing problem statement, please:

• Make sure your additions are accurate and well-sourced.
• Use concise language.
• Only add links to reputable and reliable resources in the Readings column.

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3. Fixing Typos or Improving Formatting

To maintain a professional and easy-to-read knowledge base, fixing typos, grammatical errors, or formatting issues is always appreciated. You can follow the same steps as above to submit these minor improvements.

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Code of Conduct

We strive to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment. When contributing, please:

• Be respectful and considerate in your language and feedback.
• Review other contributors’ pull requests and offer constructive input if possible.
• Credit all sources of information you add to the repository.

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Additional Guidelines

• License: By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the repository.
• Use Clear and Concise Language: Aim for clarity and readability.
• Avoid Redundancy: Check if a similar problem statement already exists to avoid duplicating content.

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Thank you for helping us build a valuable resource for the community! If you have any questions, feel free to open an issue, and we’ll be happy to assist.