nginx-otel-nix/CONTRIBUTING.md
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# Contributing Guidelines
The following is a set of guidelines for contributing to this project. We really appreciate that you are considering contributing!
#### Table Of Contents
[Getting Started](#getting-started)
[Contributing](#contributing)
[Code Guidelines](#code-guidelines)
[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/nginxinc/nginx-otel/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
## Getting Started
Follow our [Getting Started Guide](https://github.com/nginxinc/nginx-otel/blob/main/README.md) to get this project up and running.
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## Contributing
### Report a Bug
To report a bug, open an issue on GitHub with the label `bug` using the available bug report issue template. Please ensure the bug has not already been reported. **If the bug is a potential security vulnerability, please report it using our [security policy](https://github.com/nginxinc/nginx-otel/blob/main/SECURITY.md).**
### Suggest a Feature or Enhancement
To suggest a new feature or other improvement, create an issue on GitHub and choose the type 'Feature request'. Please fill in the template as provided.
### Open a Pull Request
- Fork the repo, create a branch, implement your changes, add any relevant tests, submit a PR when your changes are **tested** and ready for review.
- Fill in [our pull request template](https://github.com/nginxinc/nginx-otel/blob/main/.github/pull_request_template.md).
## Code Guidelines
### NGINX Code Guidelines
Before diving into the NGINX codebase or contributing, it's important to understand the fundamental principles and techniques outlined in the [NGINX Development Guide] (http://nginx.org/en/docs/dev/development_guide.html).
### Git Guidelines
- Keep a clean, concise and meaningful git commit history on your branch (within reason), rebasing locally and squashing before submitting a PR.
- Follow below guidelines for writing commit messages:
- In the subject line, use the present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature").
- In the subject line, use the imperative mood ("Move cursor to..." not "Moves cursor to...").
- End subject line with a period.
- Limit the subject line to 72 characters or less.
- Reference issues in the subject line and/or body.
- Add more detailed description in the body of the git message (`git commit -a` to give you more space and time in your text editor to write a good message instead of `git commit -am`).