CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing Guide

Fork the Repository

To start contributing, first fork the repository:

1. Navigate to the GitHub repository you want to contribute to.
2. Click on the "Fork" button at the top right corner of the repository page.
3. This will create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account, allowing you to make changes without affecting the original project.

Create a New Branch

After forking the repository, create a new branch for your changes:

1. Clone the forked repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository-name.git

2. Navigate into the cloned directory:

   cd repository-name

3. Create a new branch with a descriptive name:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

Replace your-feature-name with a name that describes your changes, such as fix-typo or add-new-feature.

Make Your Changes and Commit Them

Now that you have a new branch, you can make the necessary changes:

1. Implement your changes or additions to the codebase.

2. Once you've made your changes, stage them for commit:

   git add .

3. Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive commit message:

   git commit -m "Description of the changes you made"

Submit a Pull Request

To contribute your changes back to the original repository:

1. Push your branch to your forked repository on GitHub:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

2. Navigate to the original repository on GitHub.

3. Click on the "Compare & pull request" button next to your branch.

4. Provide a clear title and description for your pull request, explaining what changes you made and why.

5. Submit the pull request for review.

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This guide should help contributors understand the steps needed to contribute to the project.