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Contributing Guidelines for Hacktoberfest 2024

Welcome to the Hacktoberfest 2024 celebration! 🎉 Thank you for showing interest in contributing to this project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, you're welcome to collaborate and help make this project better. Below are some guidelines to help you get started.

Getting Started

  1. Fork the repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository to get your own copy.
  2. Clone the repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/REPOSITORY_NAME.git
  3. Create a new branch: It's important to create a separate branch for your contributions. 
    git checkout -b your-branch-name
  4. Make your changes: Add your changes and improvements.
  5. Commit your changes: 
    git commit -m "Brief description of your changes"
  6. Push your changes: 
    git push origin your-branch-name
  7. Submit a pull request: Go to your forked repository and click the "New Pull Request" button.

Contribution Guidelines

1. Hacktoberfest Participation

  • Label: Look for issues labeled with hacktoberfest to contribute during the event.
  • First-time Contributors: If you're new to open source, check for issues labeled good first issue.
  • Quality Contributions: Ensure that all contributions, especially for Hacktoberfest, are meaningful and help improve the project.

2. Code of Conduct

We are committed to creating a welcoming environment. Please read our Code of Conduct to understand the expected behavior.

3. Issues

  • Before creating a new issue, check if it already exists.
  • When creating an issue, provide as much detail as possible and include relevant screenshots or code snippets.
  • Clearly state the problem and, if possible, suggest a solution.

4. Pull Requests

  • Ensure that your code is clean, formatted, and adheres to the existing code style.
  • Include comments in your code where necessary to explain the logic.
  • Before submitting a pull request, link it to the related issue (if applicable) and describe the changes made.
  • Respect the project maintainers’ decisions regarding merging or requesting changes.

5. Licensing

By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as this project. Make sure your work does not violate any licensing terms.

6. Testing

Make sure to run all tests locally before submitting your pull request. If you're adding a new feature, include the necessary tests.

Resources

Let's make Hacktoberfest 2024 a great success together! 🚀


This file outlines steps to contribute, guidelines for participation, and additional resources, tailored specifically for Hacktoberfest participants. You can customize it further to suit your repository's specific needs.