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+# Contributing Guidelines 📝
+
+Welcome to the Pokemon Red Experiments project! We extend a warm invitation to you as a potential contributor. Kindly peruse these guidelines to facilitate a harmonious and productive partnership.
+
+## Table of Contents 📚
+
+1. [Code of Conduct 📜](#code-of-conduct)
+2. [Getting Started 🚀](#getting-started)
+   - [Forking the Repository 🍴](#forking-the-repository)
+   - [Cloning the Repository 📦](#cloning-the-repository)
+3. [Making Changes 🛠️](#making-changes)
+   - [Branches 🌿](#branches)
+   - [Commit Messages 📦](#commit-messages)
+   - [Coding Standards 💻](#coding-standards)
+4. [Submitting a Pull Request 🚀](#submitting-a-pull-request)
+5. [Code Review 👁️](#code-review)
+
+## Code of Conduct 📜
+
+Please be informed that this project adheres to a [Code of Conduct](LICENSE). We expect all contributors to honor these community standards. We encourage you to review this document for a comprehensive understanding of our ethical guidelines.
+
+## Getting Started 🚀
+
+### Forking the Repository 🍴
+
+If you haven't already, commence by creating a fork of this repository on your personal GitHub account. You may execute this by selecting the 'Fork' button located in the upper right corner of the repository page.
+
+### Cloning the Repository 📦
+
+Post-fork, clone the repository onto your local machine using the following command:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/PokemonRedExperiments.git
+```
+
+Kindly replace `YourUsername` with your GitHub username.
+
+## Making Changes 🛠️
+
+### Branches 🌿
+
+Prior to implementing any modifications, establish a new branch for your work. Endeavor to employ concise and descriptive names for your branches:
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature
+```
+
+### Commit Messages 📦
+
+Compose clear and informative commit messages. An exemplary commit message ought to concisely elucidate the essence of the commit's alterations. In cases where the commit resolves a specific issue, we recommend referencing the issue number in the commit message. For instance:
+
+```
+feat: Add new Pokémon sprite (#123)
+```
+
+### Coding Standards 💻
+
+We kindly request adherence to the project's coding standards. In the event the project prescribes particular code formatting guidelines, kindly ensure your code aligns with these standards.
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request 🚀
+
+When your contributions are prepared, adhere to the ensuing steps for Pull Request submission:
+
+1. Ensure your branch is synchronized with the latest changes from the `main` branch.
+2. Commit and push your alterations to your fork of the repository.
+
+## Code Review 👁️
+
+Subsequent to the submission of your Pull Request, anticipate a thorough review process by the project maintainers and collaborators. Your cooperation in addressing feedback and making necessary adjustments is greatly appreciated. 
+
+We eagerly await your valuable contributions to the Pokemon Red Experiments project! 🌟