CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing Guidelines

Thank you for considering contributing to Open Code Chicago! We welcome contributions of all skill levels.

How to Contribute

• Fork the repository and create a new branch
• Make your changes and commit with clear messages
• Open a Pull Request (PR) to the main branch
• Reference any related issues in your PR

Guidelines

• Follow our Code of Conduct
• Use clear, descriptive commit messages
• Keep PRs focused on a single change (small & clear)
• Write clean, well-documented code
• If possible, include tests for new features

Issues

• Use issues to report bugs, request features, or ask questions
• Before opening a new issue, check if it already exists
• Tag issues with labels (e.g., bug, enhancement, good first issue)

Getting Help

If you’re stuck or unsure, feel free to reach out via our Email.

Every contribution matters — big or small.