Welcome to our contributing guide! If you're ready to submit a pull request (PR), follow these steps to ensure a smooth process.
Step 1: Fork the Repository
- Go to the repository you want to contribute to on our website.
- Click on the "Fork" button to create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.
Fork a repository
Step 2: Clone the Forked Repository
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Use the following command to clone the forked repository:
git clone <your-forked-repository-url>
Step 3: Create a New Branch
- Change into the cloned repository directory.
- Create a new branch for your changes:
git checkout -b <branch-name>
Replace <branch-name>
with a descriptive name for your branch.
Step 4: Make Your Changes
- Make the necessary changes in the repository.
- Add the changes to your branch:
git add <file-name>
Replace <file-name>
with the name of the file you've changed.
- Commit your changes:
git commit -m "Detailed commit message"
Ensure your commit message is clear and informative.
Step 5: Push Your Branch
- Push your branch to your forked repository:
git push origin <branch-name>
Step 6: Create a Pull Request
- Go to the original repository on our website.
- Click on the "Pull requests" tab.
- Click on "New pull request".
- Select the branch you created (
<branch-name>
). - Fill in the pull request description, explaining what you've changed and why.
- Click "Create pull request".
Create a pull request
Additional Resources
For more information on contributing to our open-source projects, check out our Contributing Guide.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our Community Forum.