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Contributing to SCOUT

Thank you for your interest in contributing to SCOUT! We welcome contributions from the community to help improve and expand the capabilities of this AI-powered personal assistant. By contributing, you can make a positive impact on the project and help shape its future.

Ways to Contribute

There are several ways you can contribute to SCOUT:

  1. Bug Reports: If you encounter any bugs or issues while using SCOUT, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. Provide a clear description of the problem, steps to reproduce it, and any relevant information about your environment.

  2. Feature Requests: If you have ideas for new features or improvements to SCOUT, we'd love to hear them! Open an issue on the GitHub repository and describe your proposed feature in detail. Explain why it would be beneficial and how it aligns with the project's goals.

  3. Code Contributions: If you want to contribute code to SCOUT, follow these steps:

    • Fork the repository and create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
    • Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code that adheres to the project's coding conventions and style guidelines.
    • Write tests to ensure the stability and reliability of your code.
    • Update the documentation, including the README and any relevant API or usage guides, to reflect your changes.
    • Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes and the problem they solve.

  4. Documentation: Improvements to the project's documentation are always welcome. If you find any areas that need clarification, additional examples, or better organization, feel free to make the necessary changes and submit a pull request.

  5. Testing: Help improve the quality of SCOUT by testing the application and reporting any issues or inconsistencies you encounter. You can also contribute by writing additional test cases to cover different scenarios and edge cases.

Code of Conduct

Please note that SCOUT follows a Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors. By participating in this project, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report any unacceptable behavior to the project maintainers.

Development Setup

To set up your development environment for SCOUT, follow the instructions in the Getting Started section of the README. Make sure you have the necessary dependencies installed and the required API keys configured.

Pull Request Process

  1. Fork the repository and create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
  2. Ensure that your code follows the project's coding conventions and style guidelines.
  3. Write tests to cover your changes and ensure they pass successfully.
  4. Update the relevant documentation to reflect your changes.
  5. Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive commit message.
  6. Push your changes to your forked repository.
  7. Open a pull request against the main branch of the SCOUT repository.
  8. Provide a detailed description of your changes, including the problem they solve and any relevant information.
  9. Be responsive to feedback and engage in the discussion related to your pull request.
  10. Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the main branch.

Thank you for your contributions to SCOUT! Your efforts are greatly appreciated and will help make this project even better.