add generic guidelines #17

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contribution guidelines
+
+- When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via issue, email, or any other method with the owners of this repository before making a change.
+
+## Workflow
+
+Our project uses the [GitHub Flow](https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/index.html)
+
+The steps to make your first contribution to this project are as follows :
+
+1. Fork the repo and create your branch from master.
+2. If you've added code that should be tested, add tests.
+3. If you've changed APIs, update the documentation.
+4. Ensure the test suite passes.
+5. Make sure your code lints.
+6. Issue that pull request!
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+### Our Pledge
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
+
+### Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:
+
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+- Focusing on what is best for the community
+Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
+- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

README.md

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 Do ⭐ this repo.
 
+## Contributing
+- Refer to the  [Contributing Guidelines Document](https://github.com/MadhavBahlMD/my-open-profile/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for tips to make a contribution.
+
 ## Design
 
 I have added a rough wireframe in `/designs/` folder
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 Special thanks to the following Adobe XD UI kits for inspiration/components
 
 1. material design ui kit.
-2. [Free dashboard UI kit](https://www.behance.net/gallery/60714355/FREE-Dashboard-UI-Kit-for-Adobe-XD)
+2. [Free dashboard UI kit](https://www.behance.net/gallery/60714355/FREE-Dashboard-UI-Kit-for-Adobe-XD)