Contributing to ether.fi

First off, thank you for considering contributing to ether.fi! It's people like you that make ether.fi a better Ethereum staking protocol.

Getting Started

Clone the repository: This is essential if you're planning to contribute back to the main project. Once cloned, you can begin work.
```
git clone https://github.com/etherfi-protocol/respository.git
```
Set up your environment: Ensure that you have all the necessary dependencies and tools installed. Follow our setup guide to prepare your local environment.
Find an issue to work on: Check our issues page for tasks or bugs that need attention. If you have a new feature in mind, it's a good idea to open a new issue to discuss it.
Branch name conventions: ether.fi uses a specific branch naming strategy, please follow these guidlines: When creating a new branch, use the following format: [contributor-name]-[type]-[description].
[contributor-name]: Your GitHub username or a short form of your name.
[type]: The type of task. Can be one of:
- feature: New feature or enhancement.
- bug: Fixes to existing functionality.
- docs: Changes to documentation.
- test: Adding or updating tests.
[description]: A short and descriptive name for the branch, using hyphens to separate words.

Examples:
- alice-feature-user-authentication
- bob-bug-login-error
- charlie-docs-api-endpoints
- dave-test-unit-login

Follow the style guide: Maintain the style of the existing code. This includes indentation, code organization, and comments.
Write tests: Any new feature or bug fix should include appropriate tests to ensure the functionality works and remains stable over time.
Update documentation: If your changes affect how users interact with the platform, ensure you update relevant documentation.

Commit your changes: Use clear and meaningful commit messages. This helps maintainers and other contributors understand the purpose of your changes.
```
git add .
git commit -m "Your clear and descriptive commit message"
```
Push to your fork:
```
git push origin YOUR_BRANCH_NAME
```
Create a pull request: Go to the main ether.fi GitHub repository, and you'll see a prompt to create a pull request from your recent pushes to your fork.

The best way to send feedback is to file an issue at https://github.com/ether-fi/ether.fi/issues.

If you're proposing a feature:

Explain how it would work in detail
Keep the scope as narrow as possible to make it easier to implement
Remember that this is a volunteer-driven project, and contributions are welcome :)

Join our community channels to stay updated and connect with other contributors!

By contributing your code, you agree to license your contribution under the MIT License.