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Contributing

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Contributing to Octopipe

We welcome contributions from the community! Your help is invaluable in making Octopipe a better tool for data pipeline management. This document outlines the process, guidelines, and best practices for contributing code, documentation, or ideas.

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Introduction

Octopipe is an open source project built to simplify pipeline creation and management. Whether you’re a developer, writer, or tester, there are many ways to contribute. We encourage you to share your ideas, report bugs, submit enhancements, and propose new features.

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How to Contribute

  1. Report Issues:
    • Use our GitHub issue tracker to report bugs or request features.
    • When reporting issues, include detailed steps to reproduce, logs, and any error messages.
    • Follow the issue template to ensure consistency.
  2. Submit Pull Requests:
    • Fork the repository and make your changes on a new branch.
    • Write clear, concise commit messages and document your changes.
    • Ensure that your code adheres to our style guidelines.
    • Include tests for any new features or bug fixes.
    • Open a pull request (PR) against the main branch and describe your changes in detail.
  3. Improve Documentation:
    • Contributions to documentation are as important as code.
    • Update existing documents or add new guides to help users understand and use Octopipe.
    • Follow the documentation style guide (see below) to maintain consistency.
  4. Engage with the Community:
    • Join our communication channels (Slack, Discord, etc.) to discuss ideas and ask for help.
    • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
    • Share your experiences and tips on our community forums or blog.

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Submitting Your Contribution

  • Step 1: Fork the repository on GitHub.
  • Step 2: Create a new branch for your work (e.g., feature/new-connector or bugfix/fix-authentication).
  • Step 3: Make your changes and commit them with clear commit messages.
  • Step 4: Push your branch and open a pull request.
  • Step 5: Address any review comments and update your PR as needed.

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Guidelines for Code Contributions

  • Code Quality: Write clean, readable code following our established conventions.
  • Testing: Always include tests for your changes to ensure stability and prevent regressions.
  • Documentation: Update documentation when modifying or adding features.
  • Commit Messages: Use descriptive commit messages that clearly state what changes were made and why.

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Guidelines for Documentation Contributions

  • Clarity: Write clear and concise documentation that is accessible to both beginners and experienced users.
  • Formatting: Follow Markdown standards and our style guide for consistency.
  • Accuracy: Ensure that documentation is technically accurate and up to date with the latest changes.
  • Examples: Include examples and code snippets where applicable to enhance understanding.

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Additional Resources

  • **GitHub Repository:**https://github.com/your-org/octopipe
  • Issue Tracker: Use the “Issues” tab on GitHub to report problems or suggest features.
  • Community Forums: Engage with other contributors on our community channels.

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Final Thoughts

Your contributions, no matter how small, make a difference. We appreciate your efforts in helping us improve Octopipe. If you have any questions or need further guidance, please reach out on our community channels or open an issue on GitHub. Thank you for contributing to Octopipe and helping to build a better data pipeline management tool for everyone!