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Sure, here's an example of contributing guidelines for an open-source project:

Contributing Guidelines

Thank you for considering contributing to our project! By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

How to Contribute

Finding Issues

  • Look through the issue tracker for open issues that need attention.
  • Filter by labels such as "good first issue" or "help wanted" if you're looking for beginner-friendly tasks.
  • If you don't see an issue that matches your skills or interests, feel free to open a new one to suggest a feature, report a bug, or propose an improvement.

Setting Up Your Development Environment

  • Fork the repository to your GitHub account.
  • Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
  • Install dependencies using npm install or yarn install, depending on the project's package manager.
  • Follow the project-specific instructions for setting up any additional tools or configurations.

Making Changes

  • Create a new branch for your changes: git checkout -b feature/my-new-feature.
  • Make your changes, following the project's coding style and conventions.
  • Write tests to cover your changes and ensure they work as expected.
  • Update any relevant documentation to reflect your changes.

Testing

  • Run existing tests using npm test or yarn test to ensure you haven't introduced any regressions.
  • Write new tests to cover your changes if applicable.

Committing Changes

  • Commit your changes with descriptive commit messages that explain the purpose of each change.
  • Use present tense and imperative mood (e.g., "Add feature" instead of "Added feature").
  • Reference relevant issues or pull requests in your commit messages using keywords like "Fixes" or "Closes" followed by the issue or PR number.

Submitting a Pull Request (PR)

  • Push your changes to your forked repository: git push origin feature/my-new-feature.
  • Open a pull request against the main branch of the original repository.
  • Provide a clear title and description for your pull request, explaining what changes you've made and why they're necessary.
  • Tag any relevant issues or pull requests in the description using #issue-number or GH-PR-number syntax.

Review and Merge

  • Be responsive to feedback and engage in any discussions related to your pull request.
  • Address any requested changes or issues promptly and respectfully.
  • Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the main branch.
  • Congratulations! Your contribution is now part of the project.

Code of Conduct

Please review and adhere to our Code of Conduct in all interactions related to this project.

Questions or Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with contributing, feel free to reach out to the project maintainers or community members via email .

Feel free to customize these guidelines according to the specific needs and processes of your project.