Contributing to Finch

Thank you for considering contributing to Finch! We welcome contributions from the community and appreciate your effort to improve the project. This guide will help you get started with contributing.

Getting Started

Fork the Repository
- Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page to create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account.
Clone Your Fork
- Clone your forked repository to your local machine:
```
git clone https://github.com/uproid/finch.git
```
- Navigate into your project directory:
```
cd finch
```
Set Up the Development Environment
- Ensure you have the necessary tools installed. For this project, you’ll need [list of tools and versions, e.g., Dart SDK].
- Install project dependencies:
```
dart pub get
```
Create a Branch
- Before making changes, create a new branch from the main branch:
```
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```

Code Standards

Code Style: Follow the code style guidelines as outlined in the project's documentation or style guide. You can use tools like dartfmt for automatic formatting.
Testing: Ensure your changes are covered by tests. Run existing tests to verify your changes don’t break anything:
```
dart test
```

Making Changes

Implement Your Changes
- Make your changes or add new features.
Update Documentation
- If your changes affect the usage or API, update the documentation accordingly. Make sure to keep the README.md, CHANGELOG.md, and any other relevant documentation up-to-date.
Run Tests
- Ensure all tests pass before committing your changes.

Submitting Changes

Commit Your Changes

Commit your changes with a descriptive message:

git add .
git commit -m "Add feature: [brief description of the changes]"

Push to Your Fork
- Push your changes to your fork:
```
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
```
Create a Pull Request
- Go to the original repository on GitHub.
- Click on "New Pull Request" and select your branch from the "compare" dropdown.
- Provide a descriptive title and detailed description of your changes.
- Submit the pull request.

Code Review Process

Review: Project maintainers will review your pull request. They might request changes or provide feedback.
Address Feedback: Make any necessary changes based on the feedback you receive.
Merge: Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the main branch.

Issues and Bug Reports

Report Issues: If you encounter any issues or bugs, please create an issue on the GitHub repository with a detailed description of the problem.
Feature Requests: Feel free to propose new features or enhancements by creating a feature request issue.

Contact

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to the maintainers via GitHub Issues or contact us at [your contact email].

Additional Resources

Thank you for contributing to Finch!

Contact us

info@uproid.com

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