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Intellectia Project Contribution Guidelines

Thank you for considering contributing to the Intellectia project. We value your time and expertise and look forward to collaborating with you. Before you begin, please take a moment to review the following contribution guidelines to ensure a smooth and productive contribution process.

Table of Contents

  1. Code of Conduct
  2. Getting Started
  3. Reporting Issues
  4. Feature Requests
  5. Contributing Code
  6. Pull Request Guidelines
  7. Coding Standards
  8. Testing
  9. Documentation
  10. Community
  11. License

Code of Conduct

Intellectia follows a Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors. Please review and adhere to this code when participating in this project.

Getting Started

Before you begin contributing, please make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Reporting Issues

If you encounter a bug, have a feature request, or have questions about the project, please open an issue. When reporting issues, please provide as much detail as possible, including the steps to reproduce the problem and the expected outcome.

Feature Requests

We welcome suggestions for new features or enhancements. Please create an issue with the label "feature request" to share your ideas and requirements.

Contributing Code

To contribute code to Intellectia, 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/intellectia.git

  3. Create a new branch for your changes:

    git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

  4. Make your changes and commit them with clear and concise messages.

  5. Push your changes to your fork:

    git push origin feature/your-feature-name

  6. Create a pull request (PR) to the main branch of the Intellectia repository. Ensure your PR includes a clear description of the changes made and references any related issues.

Pull Request Guidelines

When creating a pull request, please:

  • Follow the coding standards and guidelines (see Coding Standards).

  • Ensure your code is well-documented, including inline comments where necessary.

  • Include relevant tests and ensure all existing tests pass.

  • Be responsive to feedback and engage in discussions on your PR.

  • Squash your commits if necessary to maintain a clean and concise commit history.

  • Ensure your PR title and description are clear and informative.

Coding Standards

Follow the coding standards and style guidelines outlined in the project's style guide. Consistent coding practices help maintain the project's integrity and readability.

Testing

Contributions should include appropriate tests that cover new functionality or changes. Make sure all tests pass before submitting a pull request.

Documentation

Documentation is essential for the project's usability. Update or create documentation as necessary to explain new features, APIs, or configuration changes.

Community

Join the Intellectia community! Feel free to participate in discussions, help answer questions, and support other contributors. Your input and expertise are valued.

License

By contributing to Intellectia, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's MIT License. Make sure you understand and agree to these terms before contributing.

Thank you for your interest and contributions to the Intellectia project. Together, we can create a better software ecosystem.