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From: YidiDev <yididev@gmail.com>
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+# Contributing to Host Route Library
+
+We welcome contributions to the Host Route Library project! Whether you are reporting a bug, suggesting an enhancement, or creating a pull request, we appreciate your support and are here to help make the process as smooth as possible.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+If you encounter a bug or have a question, please open an issue on GitHub. When reporting a bug, provide as much detail as possible to help us diagnose and fix the issue efficiently. This includes:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title.
+- Steps to reproduce the issue.
+- Expected behavior.
+- Actual behavior.
+- Relevant logs, screenshots, or code snippets.
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+Enhancement suggestions are also welcome! Please open an issue and describe your idea in detail. Consider including:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title.
+- A detailed description of the enhancement and why it would be useful.
+- Any examples or code snippets if applicable.
+
+### Submitting Pull Requests
+
+To implement a new feature, fix a bug, or improve documentation:
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**
+
+   Create a personal fork of the repository on GitHub.
+
+2. **Clone the Fork**
+
+   ```sh
+   git clone https://github.com/YidiDev/gin-host-route.git
+   cd gin-host-route
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**
+
+   Use a descriptive branch name that includes the purpose of the branch:
+
+   ```sh
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+4. **Make Changes**
+
+   Implement your changes following the project's coding style.
+
+5. **Commit Changes**
+
+   Write a concise commit message:
+
+   ```sh
+   git commit -am 'Add feature/bugfix-xyz'
+   ```
+
+6. **Push the Branch**
+
+   Push your branch to your fork on GitHub:
+
+   ```sh
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+7. **Create a Pull Request**
+
+   Open a pull request on the original repository. Include a clear and descriptive title and a detailed description of your changes.
+
+### Code Style and Standards
+
+Please follow these conventions to maintain consistency:
+
+- Use **Go** coding conventions.
+- Write **unit tests** for new features and bug fixes.
+- Ensure existing tests pass by running `go test ./...`.
+
+### Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you agree to abide by the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+
+## Questions
+
+If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to open an issue or reach out to the maintainers of this project.
+
+Thank you for contributing!