Here's a basic CONTRIBUTING.md
file you can use for your CodeChatter-v2 repository to guide contributors on how to contribute to the project:
Thank you for considering contributing to CodeChatter-v2! We welcome all types of contributions, including code, documentation, bug reports, and feature suggestions. Please follow the guidelines below to help make the process smooth for everyone.
- Navigate to the CodeChatter-v2 repository.
- Click the Fork button to create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account.
After forking, clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/yashksaini-coder/CodeChatter-v2.git
cd CodeChatter-v2
Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix:
git checkout -b feature-or-bugfix-description
Make sure you have the required dependencies installed. You can install them by running:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Make your code changes or contributions in this branch. Be sure to follow these guidelines:
- Write clean, readable, and maintainable code.
- Adhere to PEP 8 for Python code style.
- Update documentation as needed.
- Write meaningful commit messages.
Before submitting your changes, ensure that the application runs smoothly, and any new code is tested.
Commit your changes to the branch:
git add .
git commit -m "Description of the feature or bug fix"
Then push the branch to your forked repository:
git push origin feature-or-bugfix-description
- Go to the Pull Requests section of the original repository.
- Click on New Pull Request.
- Select your branch and submit your PR.
- In the pull request description, include:
- What changes were made.
- Why these changes were made.
- Any relevant issue or bug it resolves.
We will review your PR as soon as possible!
If you encounter a bug, please create a new issue with the following information:
- Description: A clear and concise description of the bug.
- Steps to Reproduce: How can we replicate the bug?
- Expected Behavior: What should happen instead?
- Screenshots: If applicable, add screenshots to help explain the problem.
For feature requests, please open a new issue and describe:
- What the feature does.
- Why it is useful.
- How it could be implemented.
If you'd like to contribute to the UI/UX or Front-End design of the CodeChatter-v2 app, feel free to suggest ideas or open an issue here.
Please note that we have a Code of Conduct. By participating in this project, you agree to abide by its terms.
Thank you for contributing to CodeChatter-v2! We look forward to collaborating with you!