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+# Contributing
+
+When contributing to this repository, please first [create an issue](https://github.com/scientificcomputing/scientificcomputing.github.io/issues/new/choose) containing information about the missing feature or the bug that you would like to fix. Here you can discuss the change you want to make with the maintainers of the repository.
+
+Please note we have a code of conduct, please follow it in all your interactions with the project.
+
+## New contributor guide
+
+To get an overview of the project, read the [documentation](https://scientificcomputing.github.io). Here are some resources to help you get started with open source contributions:
+
+- [Finding ways to contribute to open source on GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/exploring-projects-on-github/finding-ways-to-contribute-to-open-source-on-github)
+- [Set up Git](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/set-up-git)
+- [GitHub flow](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/github-flow)
+- [Collaborating with pull requests](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-pull-requests)
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+
+### Pull Request
+
+- When you're finished with the changes, create a pull request, also known as a PR. It is also OK to create a [draft pull request](https://github.blog/2019-02-14-introducing-draft-pull-requests/) from the very beginning. Once you are done you can click on the ["Ready for review"] button. You can also [request a review](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/requesting-a-pull-request-review) from one of the maintainers.
+- Don't forget to [link PR to the issue that you opened ](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue).
+- Enable the checkbox to [allow maintainer edits](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/allowing-changes-to-a-pull-request-branch-created-from-a-fork) so the branch can be updated for a merge.
+Once you submit your PR, a team member will review your proposal. We may ask questions or request for additional information.
+- We may ask for changes to be made before a PR can be merged, either using [suggested changes](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/incorporating-feedback-in-your-pull-request) or pull request comments. You can apply suggested changes directly through the UI. You can make any other changes in your fork, then commit them to your branch.
+- As you update your PR and apply changes, mark each conversation as [resolved](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/commenting-on-a-pull-request#resolving-conversations).
+- If you run into any merge issues, checkout this [git tutorial](https://lab.github.com/githubtraining/managing-merge-conflicts) to help you resolve merge conflicts and other issues.
+- Please make sure that all tests are passing, github pages renders nicely, and code coverage are are not lower than before your contribution. You see the different github action workflows by clicking the "Action" tab in the GitHub repository.
+
+
+### Enforced style guide using pre-commit hooks
+
+We want to have a consistent style on all the contributions to the repository. The way we enforce this is through pre-commit hooks and contributors are encouraged to install the pre-commit hooks locally when developing. You can install the pre commit hooks by first install `pre-commit`
+```
+python3 -m pip install pre-commit
+```
+and then install the pre-commit hooks using the command
+```
+pre-commit install
+```
+at the root of the repository. This will install all the hooks listed in the file called `.pre-commit-config.yaml` in the root of the repository.
+
+Every time you make a commit to the repository a set of tests will run to make sure that the changes you made are following the style guide. Usually, the hooks will autoformat your code so that you only need to do a `git add` again and then redo the `git commit`.
+
+Note that when you make a push to the repo, the pre-commit hooks will be run on all the files in the repository. You can also run the pre-commit hooks on all the files using the command
+```
+pre-commit run --all
+```
+To learn more about pre-commit you can check out https://pre-commit.com
+
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+### Our Pledge
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and
+our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and
+orientation.
+
+### Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+* Using welcoming and inclusive language
+* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+* Focusing on what is best for the community
+* Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+advances
+* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+### Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable
+behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or
+reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
+that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
+permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
+threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+### Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
+further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
+
+### Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported by contacting the project team at henriknf@simula.no. All
+complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
+is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
+obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.
+Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
+
+Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good
+faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other
+members of the project's leadership.
+
+### Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 1.4,
+available at [http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4][version]
+
+[homepage]: http://contributor-covenant.org
+[version]: http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/