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+# CONTRIBUTING.md
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+# Contributing to Cooketh Flow
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to **Cooketh Flow**! 🚀 We welcome contributions of all kinds, including code, documentation, bug reports, and feature suggestions.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Click the `Fork` button at the top of the repository page to create your own copy.
+2. **Clone Your Fork**: Clone the repository to your local machine:
+   ```sh
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Cooketh-Flow.git
+   cd Cooketh-Flow
+   ```
+3. **Create a Branch**: Create a new branch for your changes from the `rewrite` branch:
+   ```sh
+   git checkout rewrite
+   git checkout -b feature-branch
+   ```
+4. **Make Changes**: Implement your changes and ensure they follow the project's coding guidelines. **Do not touch or tamper with the `v0.1.0` branch**, as it is used for deployment.
+5. **Test Your Changes**: Run tests (if applicable) to verify that everything works correctly.
+6. **Commit Your Changes**: Commit with a clear message describing your changes:
+   ```sh
+   git commit -m "Add feature XYZ"
+   ```
+7. **Push Your Changes**: Push your branch to your forked repository:
+   ```sh
+   git push origin feature-branch
+   ```
+8. **Open a Pull Request**: Go to the original repository and open a Pull Request (PR) targeting the `dev` branch. **Ensure your PR is directed to the `dev` branch, not `master`.**
+
+## Code Guidelines
+
+- Follow consistent formatting and linting rules.
+- Write clear and concise commit messages.
+- Document your code where necessary.
+- Ensure your changes do not break existing functionality.
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+If you find a bug or have a feature request, please [open an issue](https://github.com/CookethOrg/Cooketh-Flow/issues) with a clear description and any relevant details.
+
+## Community Guidelines
+
+- Be respectful and inclusive.
+- Follow the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+- Help others by reviewing and discussing pull requests.
+
+## Governance
+[Cooketh Flow](https://github.com/CookethOrg/Cooketh-Flow) is led by [Subroto Banerjee](https://github.com/TeeWrath) as BDFL, who makes final decisions on the project’s direction. Contributors are encouraged to share ideas via GitHub Issues, but the BDFL reserves the right to guide the roadmap.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as Cooketh Flow.
+
+---
+We appreciate your contributions! ❤️ Happy coding!