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| 1 | +# Contributing to Password-Management-Tool |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +Thank you for considering contributing to Password-Management-Tool! We appreciate your interest and are excited to collaborate with you. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +This guide provides you with the necessary information to get started contributing to this repository. Please follow the steps outlined below to make the process smoother for everyone involved. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Code of Conduct |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +We ask that all contributors adhere to the following [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). It is important that we foster a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment for everyone involved. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## How to Report Issues |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +If you encounter a bug, issue, or have a feature request, please follow these steps: |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +1. **Check the issues**: Make sure the issue hasn't already been reported. |
| 16 | +2. **Create a new issue**: If it's a new issue, open a new issue in the [Issues](https://github.com/Mmabiaa/Password-Management-Tool/issues) section. |
| 17 | + - Provide a clear description of the issue. |
| 18 | + - Include steps to reproduce the issue if applicable. |
| 19 | + - Add any relevant information such as environment details or logs. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## How to Contribute |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +We welcome contributions from everyone! Here’s how you can help: |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### 1. Fork the Repository |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +First, fork the repository to your GitHub account by clicking the "Fork" button at the top-right of the page. |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +### 2. Clone Your Fork |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +Clone your forked version to your local machine: |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +```bash |
| 34 | +git clone https://github.com//Mmabiaa/Password-Management-Tool.git |
| 35 | +``` |
| 36 | +3. Create a New Branch |
| 37 | +Before you make any changes, create a new branch to work on: |
| 38 | +``` |
| 39 | +bash |
| 40 | +Copy code |
| 41 | +git checkout -b [branch-name] |
| 42 | +``` |
| 43 | +4. Make Your Changes |
| 44 | +Make the necessary changes in your branch. Be sure to write clear, concise commit messages that explain the changes you made. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +5. Test Your Changes |
| 47 | +If applicable, make sure to test your changes before submitting. Run any relevant tests, or ensure that new features work as expected. |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +6. Commit Your Changes |
| 50 | +Once you’re happy with your changes, commit them to your branch: |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +```bash |
| 53 | +git add . |
| 54 | +git commit -m "Description of your changes" |
| 55 | +``` |
| 56 | +7. Push Your Changes |
| 57 | +Push your changes to your forked repository: |
| 58 | +``` |
| 59 | +
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| 60 | +bash |
| 61 | +Copy code |
| 62 | +git push origin [branch-name] |
| 63 | +``` |
| 64 | +8. Submit a Pull Request |
| 65 | +Finally, go to the original repository on GitHub and submit a pull request (PR) from your forked branch. Provide a detailed description of what your pull request does and why. |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +Pull Request Guidelines |
| 68 | +Describe your changes clearly: Explain the problem you’re solving or the feature you’re adding. |
| 69 | +Follow the code style: Try to match the existing code style and formatting conventions. |
| 70 | +Ensure your code works: Make sure that any code you contribute is working as expected, and tests are passing (if applicable). |
| 71 | +Link issues: If your pull request resolves an issue, reference it with a Fixes #[issue number] in your PR description. |
| 72 | +Licensing |
| 73 | +By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the project. |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +Thank You! |
| 76 | +We really appreciate your help in improving Password-Management-Tool. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out! |
| 77 | + |
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