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## Table of Contents ## Table of Contents
1. [Getting Started](#getting-started) - [Contributing Guidelines](#contributing-guidelines)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
- [Fork the Repository](#fork-the-repository) - [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Clone the Repository](#clone-the-repository) - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
2. [Making Contributions](#making-contributions) - [Fork the Repository](#fork-the-repository)
- [Branches](#branches) - [Clone the Repository](#clone-the-repository)
- [Coding Standards](#coding-standards) - [Making Contributions](#making-contributions)
- [Commit Messages](#commit-messages) - [Branches](#branches)
- [Testing](#testing) - [Coding Standards](#coding-standards)
3. [Submitting Changes](#submitting-changes) - [Commit Messages](#commit-messages)
- [Pull Requests](#pull-requests) - [Testing](#testing)
- [Issues](#issues) - [Submitting Changes](#submitting-changes)
4. [Community and Communication](#community-and-communication) - [Pull Requests](#pull-requests)
5. [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct) - [Issues](#issues)
- [Community and Communication](#community-and-communication)
- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
## Getting Started ## Getting Started
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After forking the repository, clone it to your local machine using the following command, replacing `[your-username]` with your GitHub username: After forking the repository, clone it to your local machine using the following command, replacing `[your-username]` with your GitHub username:
```bash ```bash
git clone https://github.com/[your-username]/[repository-name].git git clone https://github.com/gbowne1/[repository-name].git
``` ```
## Making Contributions ## Making Contributions
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Please follow the coding standards and style guide of the project. If there are no established standards, maintain consistency with the existing codebase. Please follow the coding standards and style guide of the project. If there are no established standards, maintain consistency with the existing codebase.
A few notes about this project's coding standards.
We use the C11 and/or C17 standard in this project.
Use whatever editor or IDE you prefer. We have toolchain recommendations including versions in the main README.md file.
### Commit Messages ### Commit Messages
Write clear, concise, and meaningful commit messages. A good commit message should: Write clear, concise, and meaningful commit messages. A good commit message should:
- Begin with a verb in the imperative mood (e.g., "Add," "Fix," "Update"). - Begin with a verb in the imperative mood (e.g., "Add", "Fix" "Update", etc. ).
- Be concise and focused on a single change. - Be concise and focused on a single change.
- Keep your changes limited to the issue.
- Reference related issues or pull requests, if applicable. - Reference related issues or pull requests, if applicable.
- Do not be afraid to post any issues you encounter
Example: "Fix #123: Add validation for user email input" Example: "Fix #123: Add validation for user email input"
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- Give the PR a descriptive title. - Give the PR a descriptive title.
- Provide a clear and detailed description of your changes. - Provide a clear and detailed description of your changes.
- Do NOT screenshot code, rather copy and paste into code blocks in Markdown.
- Reference related issues, if any. - Reference related issues, if any.
- Be prepared to respond to feedback and make necessary adjustments. - Be prepared to respond to feedback and make necessary adjustments.
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## Community and Communication ## Community and Communication
Join our community on [GitHub Discussions](link-to-discussions) or [our Discord/Slack channel](link-to-community-chat) to connect with other contributors and maintainers. This is the place to seek help, discuss ideas, and stay updated on project developments. Join our community on [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/gbowne1/ClassicOS/discussions) or [our Discord](https://discord.gg/QusyDYeh) or [our Slack server/channel](https://join.slack.com/t/connectcoders/shared_invite/zt-23ajnvegn-0nUuIlxhSDU8tQrPBL~riQ)to connect with other contributors and maintainers. This is the place to seek help, discuss ideas, and stay updated on project developments.
## Code of Conduct ## Code of Conduct
Please adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors. Please adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors.
Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project! Your contributions make a significant impact on the success and growth of the project. Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project! Your contributions make a significant impact on the success and growth of the project.