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"""Documentation: Contributing Guide"""
# Contributing to Burme-Coder-Max
We welcome contributions! This guide covers how to contribute.
---
## Ways to Contribute
- 🐛 Report bugs
- 💡 Suggest features
- 📝 Improve documentation
- 🔧 Submit code changes
- ✅ Test new features
---
## Development Setup
### 1. Fork and Clone
```bash
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/burme-coder-max.git
cd burme-coder-max
```
### 2. Create Virtual Environment
```bash
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # Linux/Mac
# or
venv\Scripts\activate # Windows
```
### 3. Install Dependencies
```bash
pip install -e ".[dev]"
```
### 4. Install Pre-commit Hooks
```bash
pre-commit install
```
---
## Making Changes
### 1. Create a Branch
```bash
git checkout -b feature/my-feature
# or
git checkout -b fix/my-bug
```
### 2. Make Your Changes
- Follow existing code style
- Add tests for new features
- Update documentation
### 3. Run Tests
```bash
pytest tests/ -v
```
### 4. Run Linters
```bash
black src/ tests/
mypy src/
```
---
## Code Style
- Follow PEP 8
- Use type hints
- Add docstrings
- Keep functions small and focused
### Example
```python
from typing import List, Optional
def search_knowledge(query: str, category: Optional[str] = None) -> List[dict]:
"""
Search the knowledge base for relevant content.
Args:
query: Search query string
category: Optional category filter
Returns:
List of matching entries
"""
# implementation
pass
```
---
## Commit Messages
Format:
```
type: Short description
Longer explanation if needed.
```
Types:
- `feat:` New feature
- `fix:` Bug fix
- `docs:` Documentation
- `style:` Formatting
- `refactor:` Code restructuring
- `test:` Tests
- `chore:` maintenance
Example:
```
feat: Add particle burst animation
Add celebration effect with customizable particle count.
Fixes #12
```
---
## Pull Request Process
1. Update documentation for new features
2. Add tests
3. Ensure all tests pass
4. Update CHANGELOG.md
5. Submit PR with clear description
---
## Reporting Issues
When reporting bugs:
- Describe the issue clearly
- Steps to reproduce
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Python version and OS
- Error messages
---
## Questions?
- 📧 Email: contact@amkyawdev.com
- 💬 GitHub Discussions
- 🤝 Community Discord
---
Thank you for contributing! 🙏