🚀 Welcome to Dropling! We're thrilled that you're interested in contributing to our project. This document outlines the guidelines and process for making contributions to Dropling. Whether you're a developer, designer, or enthusiast, your contributions play a crucial role in enhancing the Dropling experience for users worldwide.
To contribute to Dropling, you'll need to set up the project on your local machine. Follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/sayandippaul/dropling-chatapp
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cd the repository:
cd dropling-chatapp
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Install dependencies:
npm install
Start the development server:
npm run chat
Visit http://localhost:3000
in your browser to view Dropling.
find your url and change the url to localhost in your public/js/url.js
If you encounter any bugs or issues while using Dropling, please report them. Use the [GitHub Issues]( cd dropling/issues) page to submit a detailed bug report. Include information such as your operating system, browser, and steps to reproduce the issue.
Have ideas to improve Dropling? We'd love to hear them! Create an enhancement request on the GitHub Issues page. Describe the feature you're proposing and its potential benefits.
Contributions to the codebase are highly valued. If you're considering a code contribution, ensure that it aligns with the project's goals. Fork the repository, create a new branch for your feature or fix, and submit a pull request.
Good documentation is key to a successful project. Contribute to the documentation by improving existing content or adding information that benefits users and contributors. Documentation changes can be submitted through pull requests.
Maintaining consistent coding standards is essential for a collaborative project. Adhere to the following guidelines:
- Follow the JavaScript Standard Style for code formatting.
- Use meaningful variable and function names.
- Comment your code when necessary to provide clarity.
- Ensure your code is well-tested before submitting a pull request.
- Fork the Dropling repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
git checkout -b your-name
. - Make your changes and ensure that your code adheres to the coding standards.
- Test your changes locally to verify that they work as expected.
- Commit your changes:
git commit -m "Your meaningful commit message"
. - Push your changes to your fork:
git push origin feature-name
. - Submit a pull request to the main Dropling repository.
Thank you for considering contributing to Dropling! Your involvement helps make Dropling a dynamic and user-friendly platform. We look forward to your contributions and collaboration. Happy coding! 🚀🌐💬