contribute.md

Contribution Guide

Welcome to the RealChar project contribution guide. If you're looking to help, this is a great place to start. Follow these guidelines to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible for both you and the project maintainers.

Setup

1. Fork the RealChar repository
2. Clone the fork to your local machine
3. Set the upstream remote to the original RealChar repository

git clone https://github.com/<your username>/RealChar.git
cd RealChar
git remote add upstream https://github.com/Shaunwei/RealChar.git

Making Changes

Before making changes, ensure that you're working with the most recent version of the code:

git checkout main
git pull upstream main

Create a new branch for your changes:

git checkout -b <branch-name>

Coding Standards

Please adhere to the following:

1. Follow existing coding style and conventions.
2. Write clear, readable, and maintainable code.
3. Include detailed comments when necessary.
4. Test your changes thoroughly before submitting your pull request.

Committing Your Changes

1. Stage your changes: git add .
2. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Your detailed commit message"
3. Push your changes to your fork: git push origin

Submitting a Pull Request

1. Navigate to the original RealChar repository
2. Click 'New pull request'
3. Choose your fork and the branch containing your changes
4. Give your pull request a title and detailed description
5. Submit the pull request

Issue Tracking

If you're adding a new feature or fixing a bug, make sure to add or update an issue in the issue tracker. If there's not an existing issue, create a new one. This helps us keep track of what needs to be worked on.

Code of Conduct

By participating in this project, you're expected to uphold our Code of Conduct.

Where to Get Help

If you run into problems or need help, check out our discord.

Thank you for considering contributing to RealChar! Your time and expertise is greatly appreciated by the community.