What should be included in a CONTRIBUTING.md file?

[max-passion]

I want to encourage contributions to my open-source repository.

What information should be included in a CONTRIBUTING.md file to make the contribution process clear?

[silver21217]

A good CONTRIBUTING.md file usually includes:

• How to set up the project locally
• Coding style or formatting guidelines
• How to submit issues and pull requests
• Branching or commit message conventions
• Any required tests or checks before submitting

Clear contribution guidelines help contributors get started quickly and reduce back-and-forth.