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 # SQL Server Code Samples
-This GitHub repository contains a set of SQL Server code samples that demonstrate the usage of various SQL Server features. Refer to the README.md file in each sub-directory for details on using each sample.
+This GitHub repository contains code samples that demonstrate how to use SQL Server features. Each sample includes a README file that explains how to run and use the sample.
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 ## Sample Categories
 **In-memory**
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 **R Services**
   - Samples coming soon
 
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+## Adding Samples
+To add a sample create a subdirectory under ./samples. Start the sample name with the SQL Server feature you are showcasing. Use all lower case and separate the words with hyphens (e.g., in-memory-ticket-reservations).
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+Include a README.txt file at the root of the sample that explains how to run the sample. Use the README_samples_template.txt as your template.
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+## Working in GitHub
+To work in GitHub, go to https://github.com/microsoft/sql-server-samples and fork the repository. Work in your own fork and when you are ready to submit to make a change or publish your sample for the first time, submit a pull request into the master branch of sql-server-samples. One of the approvers will review your request and accept or reject the pull request. 
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 ## License
-These samples and templates are all licensed under MIT.
+These samples and templates are all licensed under the MIT license. See the license.txt file in the root.
+
 
 ## Questions
-Email questions at: sqlserversamples@micrososft.com
+Email questions to: sqlserversamples@micrososft.com.