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Contributing to Positivity

"Many hands make light work." - John Heywood

In the spirit of collective endeavor and intellectual collaboration, we invite contributions to positivity. This document aims to outline the process and guidelines for contributing to this crate, encouraging a rich tapestry of ideas and robust discourse that reflect our shared commitment to excellence and the betterment of the community.

Philosophical Underpinnings of Contribution

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17

At positivity, we believe that the synthesis of diverse perspectives and expertise not only enriches our project but also refines the individual capabilities of our contributors. Each contribution, whether a simple correction of a typo or a substantial enhancement of functionality, is a stone in the edifice of our communal endeavor.

Prerequisites for Contribution

Before you contribute, ensure familiarity with Rust programming and a thorough understanding of the positivity crate's functionality. Familiarity with foundational computer science concepts and partial order theories, as applied in the crate, will enhance the depth and utility of your contributions.

How to Contribute

Steps to Contributing

  1. Fork the Repository

    • Initiate your journey by forking the repository, thus creating a personal copy where you can experiment and implement your changes.

  2. Clone the Forked Repository

    • "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain
    • Clone your fork to your local machine to begin the hands-on phase of your contribution.

  3. Create a Branch

    • Branches are like the thoughts of the mind; they must be focused and directed.
    • Create a branch in your cloned repository. This branch is where you will make all your changes. Ideally, name it in a way that reflects the nature of your contribution.

  4. Make Necessary Modifications

    • Engage deeply with the code. As Aristotle posited, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
    • Implement your changes thoughtfully, adhering to the coding standards and architectural design of positivity.

  5. Commit Your Changes

    • "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." - Aristotle
    • Commit your changes with clear, concise messages that describe the intent and scope of each commit. This practice aids in the clarity and tracking of project evolution.

  6. Push Changes to GitHub

    • After committing your changes locally, push them to your fork on GitHub.

  7. Submit a Pull Request

    • The final step is to submit a pull request to the positivity repository. This pull request should detail the nature of your changes and any other relevant information that will aid the maintainers in the review process.

Review Process

  • Contributions will be reviewed for technical merit and compatibility with the project goals.
  • As Seneca the Younger wrote, "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."
  • Engage with the feedback from the reviewers. This dialogue is crucial as it ensures the alignment of the contribution with the project’s standards and goals.

Code of Conduct

  • Respect and professionalism should govern your interactions within the project community.
  • "Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners." - Laurence Sterne

Conclusion

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

Your contributions are not merely additions of code; they are vital interactions that shape the future of positivity. Each contribution reflects a commitment to not only the project but also to the broader open-source community engaged in this intellectual journey.

We eagerly anticipate your inventive and thoughtful additions to our collective endeavor. May our collaborative efforts lead to both the enhancement of positivity and the enrichment of all who sail in her.