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# Contributing to DeliteAI

Thank you for your interest in contributing to DeliteAI! This document provides guidelines and
instructions for contributing to this project.

## Development Workflow

We follow a fork and pull request workflow for all contributions. Here's how it works:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature/fix
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

### Detailed Steps

1. **Fork the Repository**
   - Click the "Fork" button on the top right of the repository page
   - Clone your fork locally:

     ```bash
     git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/deliteAI.git
     cd deliteAI
     ```

2. **Create a Branch**
   - Create a new branch for your changes:

     ```bash
     git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
     ```

3. **Make Changes**
   - Make your changes and commit them
   - Write clear commit messages
   - Test your changes thoroughly

4. **Submit a Pull Request**
   - Push your branch to your fork
   - Create a pull request against the main repository
   - Fill out the pull request template completely

## Developer Certificate of Origin (DCO)

This project requires all contributors to sign off on their commits. This is done through the
Developer Certificate of Origin (DCO). The DCO is a lightweight way for contributors to certify that
they wrote or otherwise have the right to submit the code they are contributing to the project.

### How to Sign Off

Each commit message must include a Signed-off-by line with your name and email address. You can add
this automatically using the `-s` flag when committing:

```bash
git commit -s -m "Your commit message"
```

The sign-off line should look like this:

```text
Signed-off-by: Your Name <your.email@example.com>
```

For more information about the DCO, please visit [DCO App Documentation](https://github.com/dcoapp/app#how-it-works).

## Pull Request Requirements

1. **Code Quality**
   - Follow the existing code style
   - Write clear, maintainable code
   - Include appropriate tests
   - Update documentation as needed

2. **Commit Messages**
   - Use clear, descriptive commit messages
   - Include the DCO sign-off in each commit
   - Reference any related issues

3. **Pull Request Description**
   - Clearly describe the changes
   - Reference any related issues
   - Ensure all tests and checks are passing

## Getting Help

If you need help or have questions:

- Open an issue
- Join our community discussions
- Reach out to the maintainers

Thank you for contributing to DeliteAI!