Collab Project

Welcome to the CTI-Accelerate Collab project, an innovative organization dedicated to fostering collaboration, learning, and real-world experience for college interns and aspiring software engineers. Our mission is to accelerate the growth and development of our members through hands-on projects, collaborative teamwork, and the sharing of knowledge and resources.

CTI-Accelerate

CTI-Accelerate is a group of enthusiastic college students and interns who are passionate about technology and eager to build impactful projects together. Our organization serves as a platform for members to gain practical experience, enhance their technical skills, and prepare for successful careers in the tech industry.

Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Project Roadmap
• Getting Started
• Contributing
• Code of Conduct
• FAQ
• (Resources
• License

Getting Started

To get started with contributing to the project, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository to your GitHub account.

2. Clone your fork to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/cti-accelerate.git

3. Navigate to the project directory: cd cti-accelerate

   4. Install required dependencies

4. Start contributing:

   I. Pick an issue or task from the Issues tab. II. Create a new branch for your work:

   git checkout -b your-feature-branch

   III. Make your changes and commit them with a descriptive message:

   git commit -m "Add feature X"

   IV. Push your branch to your forked repository:

   git push origin your-feature-branch

   V. Open a pull request to the main repository.

Contributing

We are excited to have you contribute to this project! Here are some guidelines to get you started:

1. Check the issues: Look for issues that interest you or create a new one if you have an idea.
2. Discuss: Engage in discussions on issues to refine ideas and solutions.
3. Write Code: Follow the coding standards and guidelines provided (to be defined).
4. Test: Ensure your code is well-tested.
5. Document: Update the documentation to reflect your changes.
6. Pull Request: Submit your changes through a pull request and request reviews from team members.

Detailed Contribution Guidelines

1. Issue Tracking: Use the Issues tab to find tasks or report bugs. Tag your issues appropriately (e.g., enhancement, bug, documentation).
2. Branch Naming Convention: Use descriptive names for your branches, such as feature/add-login or bugfix/fix-header.
3. Commit Messages: Write clear and concise commit messages. Follow the format:

[TYPE] Short description (max 50 chars)
Detailed explanation (if necessary). References to issues (e.g., #123).

Example:

[FEATURE] Implement user authentication
Added JWT-based authentication to secure the API endpoints. Closes #45.

Pull Request Review: When submitting a pull request:

1. Ensure your code is well-documented and follows the project's coding standards.
2. Link the pull request to relevant issues.
3. Request reviews from at least two team members.
4. Be responsive to feedback and make necessary changes.

Code of Conduct

We expect all contributors to adhere to our Code of Conduct. Please read it to understand the standards we uphold in our community.

FAQ

Q: How do I get started with contributing? A: Follow the steps in the Getting Started section to set up your environment and begin contributing.

Q: What should I do if I have an idea for the project? A: Create a new issue in the repository to discuss your idea with the team.

Q: How can I get help if I’m stuck? A: Post your questions in the project’s Discussions or reach out on the Discord server invite link

Q: What tools and technologies are we using? A: We will decide on the tools and technologies as a team.

Q: How often should I commit my changes? A: Commit frequently with meaningful messages. Small, incremental changes make it easier to track progress and review code.

Q: Can I work on multiple issues at once? A: It’s best to focus on one issue at a time to ensure quality and manageability. Complete and submit a pull request for one issue before starting on another.

Resources

• How to push code to Github - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrb7Gge9yoE
• How to Get a GitHub Student Developer Pack - https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/github-student-developer-pack/
• How to Use Git and GitHub – a Guide for Beginners and Experienced Developers - https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/guide-to-git-github-for-beginners-and-experienced-devs/
• Learn GitHub-Flavored Markdown Syntax and Formatting – With Examples - https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/github-flavored-markdown-syntax-examples/
• How to Contribute to Open-Source Projects – Git & GitHub Workflow for Beginners - https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/git-and-github-workflow-for-open-source/
• How to Find Good First Issues On GitHub - https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-find-good-first-issues-on-github/

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the License for details.