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Contributing to Hacktoberfest2025

Thank you for considering contributing to Hacktoberfest2025! We welcome your contributions and appreciate your interest in making this project better.

Getting Started

Before you start contributing, please take a moment to:

  1. Read our README: Understand the project's goals, scope, and structure.
  2. Review the Issues: Check the Issues section to see if your contribution idea or bug has already been discussed.

Ways to Contribute

We welcome various types of contributions, including but not limited to:

  • Reporting bugs.
  • Proposing and implementing new features.
  • Writing or improving documentation.
  • Enhancing code quality or performance.
  • Reviewing pull requests.
  • Participating in discussions.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository

Click the "Fork" button on the top right corner of this repository's page, and clone your forked repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/hacktoberfest.git
cd hacktoberfest2025

2. Create a New Branch

Create a new branch for your contribution. Use a descriptive branch name that reflects the purpose of your changes:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Your Changes

Implement your changes in your local branch. Ensure your code adheres to our coding standards and includes comments where necessary. For documentation changes, follow the existing format.

4. Test Your Changes

If applicable, run the project's tests to ensure your changes do not introduce any regressions. Add new tests if you are adding new functionality.

# Example (adjust to your project's test framework):
npm test

5. Commit Your Changes

Write clear and concise commit messages that explain the purpose of your changes. Follow this format:

[type] Brief description of changes

- Detailed description of the changes.
- Mention any related issues (e.g., closes #123).

Example:

git add .
git commit -m "[fix] Resolve issue with API response timeout"

6. Push Your Changes

Push your branch to your forked repository:

git push origin feature/your-feature-name

7. Open a Pull Request

Go to the original repository and click the "New Pull Request" button. Fill out the pull request template with the following details:

  • Description: Clearly describe the changes you made and why they are necessary.
  • Issue Reference: Link any related issues.
  • Testing: Explain how your changes were tested.
  • Checklist: Confirm that your work meets the project’s contribution requirements.

Guidelines

Coding Standards

  • Ensure your code is clean, modular, and well-documented.
  • Use meaningful variable and function names.

Documentation Standards

  • Use Markdown for documentation files.
  • Follow the structure and tone of existing documentation.
  • Ensure clarity and conciseness.

Issue Reporting

  • Search the existing issues before opening a new one to avoid duplicates.
  • Use a clear and descriptive title.
  • Include steps to reproduce the issue, if applicable.
  • Attach relevant screenshots or logs, if helpful.

Additional Resources

Thank you for your contributions to Hacktoberfest!