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| 1 | +# Contribution Guidelines |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +Thank you for considering contributing to this project! Your help is greatly appreciated. Below are some guidelines to |
| 4 | +follow to make the contribution process smooth and effective for everyone involved. |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +## How to Contribute |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +1. **Fork the Repository**: |
| 9 | + - Navigate to the repository you want to contribute to. |
| 10 | + - Click the "Fork" button at the top right corner of the page. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +2. **Clone Your Fork**: |
| 13 | + - Open your terminal and run: |
| 14 | + ```sh |
| 15 | + git clone https://github.com/RanitManik/JavaScript-Projects.git |
| 16 | + ``` |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +3. **Create a Branch**: |
| 19 | + - Move into the cloned directory: |
| 20 | + ```sh |
| 21 | + cd JavaScript-Projects |
| 22 | + ``` |
| 23 | + - Create a new branch for your changes: |
| 24 | + ```sh |
| 25 | + git checkout -b feature-branch-name |
| 26 | + ``` |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +4. **Make Your Changes**: |
| 29 | + - Implement your changes in your local repository. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +5. **Commit Your Changes**: |
| 32 | + - Add your changes: |
| 33 | + ```sh |
| 34 | + git add . |
| 35 | + ``` |
| 36 | + - Commit your changes with a meaningful message: |
| 37 | + ```sh |
| 38 | + git commit -m "Description of changes" |
| 39 | + ``` |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +6. **Push to Your Fork**: |
| 42 | + - Push your changes to your forked repository: |
| 43 | + ```sh |
| 44 | + git push origin feature-branch-name |
| 45 | + ``` |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +7. **Create a Pull Request**: |
| 48 | + - Go to the original repository. |
| 49 | + - Click the "New Pull Request" button. |
| 50 | + - Select the branch you created and click "Create Pull Request". |
| 51 | + - Provide a detailed description of your changes in the pull request. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +## Code Style |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- Follow the coding standards and style guides of the project. |
| 56 | +- Write clean, readable, and maintainable code. |
| 57 | +- Add comments where necessary to explain complex logic or decisions. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +## Testing |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +- Ensure that your changes do not break any existing functionality. |
| 62 | +- Write tests to cover new or changed functionality if applicable. |
| 63 | +- Run all tests to confirm that everything works as expected. |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +## Documentation |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +- Update the documentation if your changes include new features or modifications. |
| 68 | +- Ensure that your documentation is clear, concise, and easy to understand. |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +## Commit Messages |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +- Use clear and concise commit messages. |
| 73 | +- Follow the format: |
| 74 | + ``` |
| 75 | + [type]: [subject] |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | + [body] |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | + [footer] |
| 80 | + ``` |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | + Example: |
| 83 | + ``` |
| 84 | + feat: add new feature for user authentication |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | + Implemented user login and registration functionality. |
| 87 | + Added tests for the new feature. |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | + Closes #123 |
| 90 | + ``` |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +## Issue Reporting |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +- If you find a bug, create an issue before submitting a pull request. |
| 95 | +- Provide a detailed description of the bug, including steps to reproduce it. |
| 96 | +- If possible, include screenshots or code snippets to help illustrate the issue. |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +## Pull Request Review |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +- Be patient and respectful while waiting for your pull request to be reviewed. |
| 101 | +- Address any feedback or requested changes promptly and thoughtfully. |
| 102 | +- Engage in discussions and provide clarifications if needed. |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +## Code of Conduct |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +- Follow the project's code of conduct. |
| 107 | +- Be respectful, inclusive, and considerate in your interactions. |
| 108 | +- Help create a welcoming and positive environment for all contributors. |
| 109 | +
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| 110 | +--- |
| 111 | +
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| 112 | +We appreciate your contribution and look forward to collaborating with you! |
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