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CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# 📂 **Enhanced Project Structure**
+
+This section provides an organized layout of the **BuddyTrail** repository, helping you easily navigate the codebase.
+
+```bash
+
+BuddyTrail/
+├── .github/                         # GitHub-related configurations and templates
+│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/              # Templates for raising issues
+│   ├── assets/
+│   ├── scripts/
+│   └── workflows/
+│       PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md     # Template for creating Pull Requests
+│
+├── .idea/                           # IDE configuration files (for JetBrains IDEs)
+├── .vscode/                         # IDE configuration files (for Visual Studio Code)
+│
+├── backend/                         # Backend logic (may contain API code or backend services)
+│
+├── contributor/                     # Contributor guidelines and resources
+│   ├── contributor.css              # Guidelines for contributing to the project
+│   ├── contributor.html          # Code of Conduct for contributors
+│   ├── contributor.js
+│
+├── icons/                           # Static icons used throughout the project
+│
+├── img/                             # Image files for the project
+│
+├── script/                          # JavaScript files for client-side logic
+│   ├── popup.js                    
+│
+├── styles/                          # CSS stylesheets for different pages and components
+│   ├── RatingStyle.css              # Styles for star rating feature
+│   ├── auth.css                     # Styles for authentication pages
+│   ├── chatbot.css                  # Styles for chatbot component
+│   ├── contact.css                  # Styles for contact page
+│   ├── fly.css                      # Styles for flight-related pages
+│   ├── hotel.css                    # Styles for hotel-related pages
+│   ├── style.css                    # Main stylesheet for overall site design
+│   ├── about.css                    # Styles for about page
+│
+├── .gitignore                       # Git ignore file to exclude certain files/folders from being pushed to GitHub
+├── .gitmodules                      # Git submodules configuration file
+├── LICENSE                          # License file for the project
+├── README.md                        # Project overview and setup guide
+├── project-structure.md             # Documentation detailing the project structure
+├── project_structure.txt            # Text file with the project structure
+├── package.json                     # Project metadata and dependencies
+├── package-lock.json                # Locked dependencies for reproducible builds
+│
+├── about.html                       # About page for the website
+├── auth.html                        # Authentication page (Sign In/Sign Up)
+├── book.html                        # Booking page for users
+├── chatbot.gif                      # Animated GIF for chatbot feature
+├── contact.html                     # Contact page for user inquiries
+├── faq.html                         # FAQ page
+├── fly.html                         # Flight booking or related page
+├── forgot_password.html             # Password recovery page
+├── hotel.html                       # Hotel information or booking page
+├── index.html                       # Main landing page
+├── reviews.html                     # Page for user reviews and ratings
+├── team.html                        # Team members page
+│
+└── update discussion forum          # Discussion forum update file (possibly for changelogs or forum features)
+```
+---
+
+# 🔥 Pull Request Process
+Before submitting your Pull Request (PR), ensure the following:
+
+Complete Testing: Make sure your changes work as expected and have been thoroughly tested.
+Adhere to Code Guidelines: Follow the project’s code style and guidelines.
+Include Meaningful Commit Messages: Describe what the PR is solving or adding.
+Link Issues: If your PR addresses an issue, mention it by adding a link to the issue in the description.
+
+To submit your PR:
+
+Push your branch to GitHub:
+```bash
+git push origin Feature-Name
+```
+
+Go to the repository on GitHub and click New Pull Request.
+
+Complete the PR template, providing as much detail as possible, and submit it for review.
+
+--- 
+
+# 🐛 Issue Report Process
+If you encounter a bug or have an idea for an improvement, please follow these steps to report an issue:
+
+**Search for Existing Issues:** Before creating a new issue, check the Issue Tracker to see if the issue has already been reported.
+**Open a New Issue:** If the issue hasn’t been raised yet, click on New Issue and fill out the provided template with as much detail as possible.
+**Be Specific:** Provide detailed steps to reproduce the issue, the expected result, and the actual result.
+**Include Screenshots/Logs:** If applicable, add any relevant screenshots or log files to help us understand and resolve the issue faster.
+
+
 # 🌐 Community and Communication
 
 Join the **BuddyTrail** community and collaborate with developers from around the world!
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-Thank you for contributing! Together, we’ll make BuddyTrail the go-to platform for travelers everywhere. ✈️🌍🌟
+Thank you for contributing! Together, we’ll make BuddyTrail the go-to platform for travelers everywhere. ✈️🌍🌟