CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to [PUBM]

Thank you for considering contributing to [PUBM]! We appreciate your interest and support. This document outlines the guidelines and process for contributing to this project. By participating in this project, you agree to abide by these guidelines.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Setting up the Development Environment
2. Submitting Contributions
   • Creating an Issue
   • Working on an Issue
   • Creating a Pull Request
3. Code Guidelines
   • Coding Style
   • Documentation
4. Community Guidelines
   • Code of Conduct
   • Communication Channels
5. License

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• List any prerequisites here, such as programming languages, frameworks, or tools required to contribute to the project.

Setting up the Development Environment

1. Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.
2. Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
3. Install any necessary dependencies.
4. Build and run the project locally to ensure everything is working correctly.

Submitting Contributions

Creating an Issue

Before making any major changes or contributions, please create an issue to discuss the proposed changes. This helps ensure that your efforts align with the project's goals and avoids duplication of work. Include as much detail as possible in your issue, such as the problem you intend to solve or the feature you want to add.

Working on an Issue

If you find an existing issue that you'd like to work on, assign yourself to the issue to indicate that you're working on it. Make sure to communicate your intentions and progress regularly by commenting on the issue.

Creating a Pull Request

1. Create a new branch based on the latest main branch.
2. Make your changes, following the project's coding guidelines and best practices.
3. Test your changes thoroughly to ensure they don't introduce any new issues.
4. Commit your changes with clear and concise commit messages.
5. Push your branch to your forked repository.
6. Create a pull request (PR) against the main branch of the original repository.
7. Include a description of the changes, along with any relevant information or context.

Code Guidelines

Coding Style

• Follow the established coding style and conventions used in the project.
• Maintain consistent indentation, variable naming, and formatting.

Documentation

• Document any new features, classes, methods, or significant changes you introduce.
• Update existing documentation if necessary to reflect your changes.

Community Guidelines

Code of Conduct

• Treat all project participants with respect and kindness.
• Be open to constructive feedback and discussions.
• Harassment, hate speech, and other offensive behavior will not be tolerated.

Communication Channels

• Stay connected and engage in discussions related to the project.
• Ask questions, seek help, and provide assistance where you can.

License

[PUBM] is licensed under the [MIT License]. See the LICENSE file for more details.