Thank you for considering contributing to [llms-client]! We welcome all contributions that can improve or enhance our project. To ensure a smooth collaboration, please review the following guidelines.
- Prerequisites
- Getting Started
- Issue Tracker
- Development Workflow
- Coding Guidelines
- Commit Guidelines
- Code of Conduct
- Contact
- [List any prerequisites or requirements here, e.g., programming languages, tools, or libraries.]
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Fork the repository and clone it locally.
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Install the necessary dependencies
To get started with [Your Project Name], you need to install the required dependencies using npm. Follow the steps below:
- Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system.
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Navigate to the project's root directory.
- Run the following command to install the dependencies:
npm install
We use the GitHub issue tracker to manage bug reports, feature requests, and discussions. Please follow these guidelines when submitting issues:
- Search for existing issues before opening a new one to avoid duplicates.
- Provide a clear and descriptive title and description for the issue.
- Include steps to reproduce for bug reports.
- Attach relevant screenshots or error messages if applicable.
To contribute to the project, follow these steps:
- Create a new branch based on the
main
branch. - Make your changes, ensuring adherence to our coding guidelines.
- Write tests if applicable and run the existing test suite to ensure everything is working as expected.
- Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message following our commit guidelines.
- Push your branch to your forked repository.
- Open a pull request against the
main
branch. - Participate in the code review process by addressing feedback and discussing the changes if necessary.
- Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the
main
branch.
- Follow the established coding conventions, style guides, and best practices of the Node.js community.
- Maintain consistency in code formatting and naming conventions throughout the project.
- Document your code using inline comments and appropriate documentation tools such as JSDoc.
- Ensure that your code is modular and follows the principles of separation of concerns.
- Use descriptive variable and function names that accurately represent their purpose and functionality.
- Write clear and concise code that is easy to understand and maintain.
- Avoid the use of global variables whenever possible and encapsulate your code in modules.
- Utilize appropriate design patterns and architectural principles to structure your Node.js application.
- Make use of the Node.js built-in modules and libraries whenever possible to improve efficiency and performance.
- Regularly review and refactor your code to improve its readability, maintainability, and performance.
- Write comprehensive and meaningful unit tests to ensure the correctness of your code.
- Follow security best practices and sanitize user inputs to prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Stay updated with the latest releases and security patches of the Node.js platform and its dependencies.
We follow the Conventional Commits specification for our commit messages. Please use the following format for your commits:
<type>(<scope>): <subject>
<body>
<footer>
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Please review and adhere to our Code of Conduct when participating in our project.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the project or this contribution guide, please feel free to contact us at [provide contact information].
We appreciate your interest and contributions!