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+# Contributing to Linkarooie
+
+Welcome! If you're interested in contributing to Linkarooie, here's a quick guide to get you started.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Start by forking the repository to your own GitHub account.
+
+2. **Clone Your Fork**: Clone your fork to your local machine.
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/linkarooie.git
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**: Make changes on a separate branch.
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b your-feature-branch
+   ```
+
+4. **Make Your Changes**: Work on your feature, bug fix, or documentation update. Keep your changes concise and focused.
+
+5. **Test Your Changes**: Ensure that all tests pass and the project builds correctly.
+
+6. **Submit a Pull Request**: Once you're happy with your changes, push them to your fork and submit a pull request to the `main` branch.
+
+## Guidelines
+
+- **Quality**: Code should be clean, well-documented, and follow the project's existing coding style.
+- **Relevance**: Contributions should align with the project's goals and add meaningful improvements or fixes.
+- **Passive Contributions**: Feel free to contribute at your own pace. I may review and merge pull requests if I find them valuable.
+
+## Feedback and Reviews
+
+- Contributions are welcome, but I reserve the right to accept or decline pull requests based on their relevance and quality.
+- I may not actively review all contributions immediately, but if I like what I see, I might merge it.
+
+## Thank You
+
+Your interest in improving Linkarooie is greatly appreciated. Even small contributions can make a big difference!
+
+Happy coding!
+
+Dean Lofts
+[[email protected]]([email protected])