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CONTRIBUTING.md
# Contributing to My Project

First off, thanks for taking the time to contribute! The following is a set of guidelines for contributing to My Project.

## Table of Contents

- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
- [Reporting Issues](#reporting-issues)
- [Development Setup](#development-setup)
- [Branch Naming](#branch-naming)
- [Commit Messages](#commit-messages)
- [Code Style](#code-style)
- [Testing](#testing)
- [Pull Request Process](#pull-request-process)

## Code of Conduct

This project adheres to a Code of Conduct. By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report unacceptable behavior to the project maintainers.

## Reporting Issues

- Check that the issue has not already been reported
- Use the issue templates when available
- Include steps to reproduce the problem
- Provide environment details (OS, browser, version)
- Screenshots are helpful for UI issues

## Development Setup

```bash
# Fork and clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/user/my-project.git
cd my-project

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev
```

## Branch Naming

Use the following format for branch names:

- `feature/short-description` - New features
- `fix/short-description` - Bug fixes
- `docs/short-description` - Documentation
- `refactor/short-description` - Code refactoring

## Commit Messages

We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/):

```
<type>(<scope>): <description>

[optional body]

[optional footer]
```

Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`

## Code Style

- Run `npm run lint` before committing
- Follow the existing code style
- Use meaningful variable and function names
- Add comments for complex logic
- Keep functions small and focused

## Testing

- Write tests for new features and bug fixes
- Run the test suite with `npm test`
- Ensure all tests pass before submitting a PR
- Aim for meaningful test coverage

## Pull Request Process

1. Update the README.md with details of changes (if applicable)
2. Follow the PR template
3. Request review from at least one maintainer
4. Ensure CI passes
5. Squash commits if requested
6. Delete your branch after merging

## Questions?

Feel free to open an issue or reach out to the maintainers.

Thank you for contributing!

Why CONTRIBUTING.md?

A CONTRIBUTING.md file helps new contributors understand how to participate in your project effectively.

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