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+This repository follows a fork model for contributions per:
+
+https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/exploring-projects-on-github/contributing-to-a-project
+
+
+Example workflow:
+
+1. Create a fork of repo as github user.  
+2. Checkout the forked copy from your personal github account, e.g.:
+
+   git clone git@github.com:demo-contributing-user/singlestoredb-dev-image.git 
+
+3. Create a development branch:
+
+   # cd singlestoredb-dev-image
+   # git branch example-contribution
+   # git checkout example-contribution
+
+4. Make and commit changes to your local repository and push upstream:
+
+   # git add CONTRIBUTING.md
+   # git commit -m "adding a contribution file"
+   # git push .
+
+5. Submit your code upstream.  A designated repository owner will review and 
+   provide feedback or merge your contribution