CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to Silva MD Bot

Thank you for considering contributing to Silva MD Bot! Your contributions help make this project better for everyone.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository – Click the "Fork" button on the repository page to create your own copy.
2. Clone the Repository – Clone your fork locally using:

   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/silva-md-bot.git
   cd silva-md-bot

3. Create a New Branch – Create a new branch for your changes:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make Changes – Make your changes, and commit them with clear, concise messages:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add feature description"

5. Push Changes – Push to your fork:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Create a Pull Request – Go to the original repository and create a pull request from your branch.

Coding Standards

• Use consistent naming conventions.
• Keep functions short and focused.
• Comment your code where necessary.

Pull Request Process

• Ensure all checks pass before requesting a review.
• Include a detailed description of changes.
• Reference any relevant issues.

Reporting Issues

• Check existing issues before creating a new one.
• Provide detailed information and steps to reproduce the issue.

Thanks for contributing!