contributing.md

Dating App 💖

Welcome to the Dating App repository! This project aims to create a user-friendly dating platform that connects people based on shared interests and preferences. Whether you're looking to improve your development skills or just contribute to an exciting project, we appreciate your involvement! 🎉

Features ✨

• User registration and authentication 🔐
• Profile creation and customization 📝
• Matching algorithm to connect users ❤
• Chat functionality for seamless communication 💬
• Modern and intuitive UI 🎨

Getting Started 🚀

To get started with contributing to this project, follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button at the top right corner of this page to create a copy of this repository in your GitHub account.
2. Clone the Repository: Use the following command to clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Dating-App.git
   
   

Create a New Branch: It's a good practice to create a new branch for each feature or bug fix you work on:

git checkout -b your-branch-name

Tech Stack 🛠

• Frontend: XML, Jetpack Compose
• Backend: Firebase (Authentication and Database)
• Languages: Kotlin, Java

Choosing Tasks

Check out the Issues section of the repository to find tasks to work on. Look for issues labeled as Hacktoberfest, good first issue, or help wanted for tasks that are beginner-friendly.

Making Changes ✏

1. Make sure you are on the branch you created:

git checkout your-branch-name

2. Implement your changes and test them locally.
3. Commit your changes:

git add .
git commit -m "Brief description of your changes"

Submitting a Pull Request📬

Once your changes are ready, follow these steps to submit a pull request:

1. Push your changes to your forked repository:

git push origin your-branch-name

2. Open a Pull Request (PR) from your branch to the main repository. Provide a detailed description of your changes.

Code of Conduct📜

We are committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive community. Please read and follow our Code of Conduct to ensure a positive experience for all contributors.

Resources📚

• Hacktoberfest Official Website
• GitHub Guides
• Firebase Documentation
• Kotlin Documentation

We look forward to your contributions! Happy coding! 🎉