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Contributing to Node.js Prisma Docker Postgres Starter

First of all, thank you for considering contributing to this project. Your contributions are greatly appreciated, and they help make this starter project even better.

Why Contribute?

By contributing to this project, you're helping improve it and make it more valuable for developers. Your contributions can be in the form of bug fixes, feature enhancements, documentation improvements, or any other valuable input.

What Contributions Are We Looking For?

We welcome various types of contributions, including but not limited to:

  • Bug fixes
  • Feature enhancements
  • Documentation improvements
  • Testing and reporting issues
  • Code refactoring
  • Performance optimizations
  • Usability and user experience enhancements

We are open to new ideas and suggestions that can make this starter project more robust and user-friendly.

Ground Rules

To ensure a smooth collaboration, we have some ground rules in place:

  • Ensure cross-platform compatibility for any code changes.
  • Follow code style and best practices as described in the project's documentation.
  • Create issues for major changes or enhancements, discuss them transparently, and get community feedback.
  • Avoid adding unnecessary classes to the codebase. Favor the use of functions.
  • Keep feature versions as small as possible, preferably one new feature per version.
  • Be welcoming to newcomers and encourage diverse contributions from all backgrounds.

By following these rules, we maintain a positive and productive atmosphere for collaboration.

Your First Contribution

If you're new to the project or open-source development in general, you can start by looking through the open issues and contributing to beginner-friendly or help-wanted tasks. These issues typically require less effort and are a good starting point for new contributors. You can find these issues in the Issues section of this project.

As a newcomer, you might also want to check out free resources such as How to Contribute to an Open Source Project on GitHub to learn more about the open-source contribution process.

Getting Started

If you're interested in contributing to this project, follow these steps:

  1. Fork this repository.
  2. Clone your forked repository to your local development environment.
  3. Create a new branch for your contribution: git checkout -b feature/my-feature or git checkout -b bugfix/issue-123.
  4. Make your code changes and improvements.
  5. Test your changes to ensure they work as expected.
  6. Commit your changes with clear and concise messages.
  7. Push your changes to your fork: git push origin feature/my-feature.
  8. Create a pull request (PR) with a detailed description of your contribution.

Once you've created a PR, the project maintainers will review your changes, provide feedback, and collaborate with you to ensure your contribution aligns with the project's goals.

How to Report a Bug

If you come across a bug or issue, please follow these steps:

  1. Make sure the issue hasn't already been reported in the Issues section.
  2. If the issue is not already reported, open a new issue with these details:
    • Describe what version of this starter project you're using (if applicable).
    • Provide information about your operating system and processor architecture.
    • Explain what you did, what you expected to see, and what you saw instead.

We appreciate your efforts in helping us identify and address bugs.

How to Suggest a Feature or Enhancement

We value your ideas and suggestions for making this project better. If you have a feature request, follow these steps:

  1. Check the Issues section to ensure your feature is not already requested or discussed.
  2. If your feature is not already covered, open a new issue with the following details:
    • Clearly describe the feature you're proposing.
    • Explain why you believe the feature would be valuable for the project.
    • Discuss how you think the feature should work or be implemented.

We'll review your feature request and engage with you for more details.

By adhering to these conventions, you streamline the contribution process and make it easier for others to understand and collaborate with your work.

We appreciate your contributions to this project. Together, we can create a powerful and reliable starter for Node.js, Prisma, Docker, and Postgres. Thank you!