Welcome to the Project Alpha community! If you're ready to contribute to our project by submitting a pull request (PR), you've come to the right place. Below, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to submit a PR.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Set Up Your Local Development Environment

Ensure your local development environment is set up and you have the latest code from the repository.

git clone https://github.com/your-username/project-alpha.git
cd project-alpha
git checkout develop
git pull origin develop

2. Create a New Branch

Create a new branch for your changes. It's a good practice to name your branch based on the feature or fix you are implementing.

git checkout -b my-feature-branch

3. Implement Your Changes

Make your changes and commit them to your local repository.

# Add your changes
git add <file>
# Commit your changes
git commit -m "Implement feature X"

4. Push Your Branch to GitHub

Push your branch to your GitHub repository.

git push origin my-feature-branch

5. Create a Pull Request

Go to your forked repository on GitHub, select your branch, and create a pull request.

  • Title your PR clearly, such as "Implement feature X".
  • Describe your changes in detail.

6. Code Review and Merge

Once your PR is created, the maintainers will review your changes. They might ask for adjustments or ask questions. Make sure to respond promptly to any feedback.

7. Final Steps

Once your PR is approved and merged, you can:

  • Remove your branch from your local repository.
  • Update your local develop branch by pulling from the original repository.
git checkout develop
git pull origin develop
git branch -d my-feature-branch

Additional Resources

For more information on contributing to Project Alpha, check out our Contributing Guidelines.

🚀 Ready to contribute? Your code is what makes Project Alpha great! Happy coding! 🌟