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| 1 | +# How to Contribute to python-rest-tester |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +We're excited that you're interested in contributing to python-rest-tester! :+1: Your help is greatly appreciated. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +To ensure a smooth contribution process, please follow the guidelines below. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +- [Reporting Issues and Bugs](#reporting-issues-and-bugs) |
| 8 | +- [Requesting Features](#requesting-features) |
| 9 | +- [Submitting Your Contributions](#submitting-your-contributions) |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## Reporting Issues and Bugs |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +Found a bug? Here’s how you can help: |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +1. **Search for Existing Issues**: Before opening a new issue, please check the [issue tracker](https://github.com/BigThinkcode/python-rest-tester/issues) to see if the problem has already been reported. If it has, you can contribute additional information for the issue. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +2. **Create a Minimal Reproduction**: To help us understand and fix the issue, please provide a minimal reproduction scenario. This can be a repository or a code snippet a [Gist](https://gist.github.com/). Include: |
| 18 | + - Version of python-rest-tester |
| 19 | + - Detailed steps to reproduce the issue |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +3. **Submit a New Issue**: If no existing issue matches your problem, open a new issue using [this form](https://github.com/BigThinkcode/python-rest-tester/issues/new). |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +## Requesting Features |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +Do you have a feature in mind that would make Python REST Tester better? Here’s how to proceed: |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +1. **Check for Existing Requests**: Look through the [issue tracker](https://github.com/BigThinkcode/python-rest-tester/issues) to see if the feature has already been requested. If it has, feel free to add your thoughts and vote for it. |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +2. **Submit a New Feature Request**: If the feature is not yet requested, open a new issue with a detailed description of the feature, including: |
| 30 | + - What the feature does |
| 31 | + - Why it would be useful |
| 32 | + - Any implementation ideas you might have |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## Submitting Your Contributions |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +Ready to contribute code? Follow these steps to ensure your contribution is properly reviewed and integrated: |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +1. **Fork the Repository**: Create a fork of the `python-rest-tester` repo on GitHub. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +2. **Create a New Branch**: Use a descriptive name for your branch (e.g., `new-feature`). |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +3. **Make Your Changes**: Implement your feature or fix. Be sure to include appropriate comments, test cases if needed. |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +4. **Commit Your Changes**: Write a descriptive commit message. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | + ```shell |
| 48 | + git commit -am "Add new feature to python-rest-tester" |
| 49 | + ``` |
| 50 | +5. **Push Your Branch**: Push your branch to your fork on GitHub. |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | + ```shell |
| 53 | + git push origin new-feature |
| 54 | + ``` |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +6. **Open a Pull Request**: Go to your forked repository and create a pull request. Provide a clear description of your changes. |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +7. **Address Feedback**: If maintainers request changes, make the updates in your branch and push them. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +Thank you for contributing to python-rest-tester framework! Your help is greatly appreciated and helps make this project better for everyone. |
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