Contribution Guidelines

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. Documentation explaining how people should contribute to a project, including code style, workflow, review process, issue etiquette, and testing expectations. In open-source culture good contribution guidelines turn good intentions into actual successful participation.

    In plain English: Instructions for how to contribute to a project.

    Example: "The maintainers cut newcomer friction by rewriting the contribution guidelines with exact commands, expected review flow, and examples of small first contributions."

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