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description:
The Carbon Design System is made possible through a vibrant community of
designers and developers. Anyone can contribute code, design, documentation,
and ideas. Here's how you can contribute, too!
and ideas. Here’s how you can contribute, too!
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<PageDescription>
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## Get started

If you're interested in getting involved but don't know where to start, welcome!
Designers and developers like you help to make Carbon great, and we're so glad
you're here.
If you’re interested in getting involved but don't know where to start, welcome!
Designers and developers like you help to make Carbon great, and we’re so glad
you’re here.

To get started, subscribe to our [office hours](/whats-happening/meetups/) and
stop on by. We'll help you find an appropriate first contribution depending on
stop on by. We’ll help you find an appropriate first contribution depending on
your skills and interests. Read on to learn about common types of contributions
and the process.

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title="Read-only states"
author="Adopter: Carbon for IBM Products"
date="Date contributed: May 5th 2023"
readTime="Contributors: Devin O' Bryan, Mike Eaker, Lee Chase"
readTime="Contributors: Devin O’ Bryan, Mike Eaker, Lee Chase"
href="https://carbondesignsystem.com/patterns/read-only-states-pattern/">

<img
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### Design kits

This work is all about creating and updating reusable components in Figma.
You'll get valuable Figma experience and will collaborate with the Figma Guild.
You’ll get valuable Figma experience and will collaborate with the Figma Guild.
Check out the
[status of design kits](https://www.figma.com/file/CFMtqV5Nztdbm0mi2UiDLg/Library-%2B-Template-Planning?type=design&node-id=3713-26762&mode=design&t=HqvAYXUeccKNMstT-0)
and get involved by reaching out to the contacts listed.
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## The process

Whether you're contributing code, designs, or documentation, there's a process
to follow. Here's what it looks like:
Whether you’re contributing code, designs, or documentation, there’s a process
to follow. Here’s what it looks like:

### 1. Find a project to work on

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[issue backlog](https://github.com/carbon-design-system/carbon/issues) to make
sure it is a novel idea or bug. Then, file your proposal on GitHub using the
[issue templates](https://github.com/carbon-design-system/carbon/issues/new/choose).
If you're willing to work on this idea yourself, be sure to let is know in your
If you’re willing to work on this idea yourself, be sure to let is know in your
issue! Your idea will then go through a triage process by the Carbon team.

### 2. Iterate and get feedback

Most contributors work in groups of 2-3 and either set up weekly sessions or
Most contributors work in groups of 2–3 and either set up weekly sessions or
join [meetups](/whats-happening/meetups/#carbon-office-hours) such as the Figma
Guild, Data Viz Guild, or office hours. In these sessions, it is common to share
work in progress and ask lots of questions. As you make progress, update your
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The Carbon core team is part of IBM. To accept contributions, we need a signed
Contributor License Agreement (CLA) from you before code contributions can be
reviewed and merged. You will be prompted to do this in your PR, but if you have
questions, please don't hesitate
questions, please don’t hesitate
to [reach out](/help/contact-us/#slack-channels).

#### Design deliverables
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