Github Contribution Workflow
Contribution Workflow Contributing to an open-source project on GitHub is a great way to collaborate with developers worldwide. Below is a general workflow to follow: Find a Project to Contribute To Explore GitHub repositories (e.g., via GitHub Explore, Good First Issues, or Up For Grabs). Ensure the project is open to contributions (check CONTRIBUTING.md, README.md, and issue labels like good first issue). Fork the Repository Click the “Fork” button on the top-right of the repository page to create your copy. Clone Your Fork Locally 1git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository.git 2cd repository Set the upstream (original repo) for syncing changes: 1git remote add upstream https://github.com/original-owner/repository.git Create a New Branch Avoid working on the main/master branch: 1git checkout -b feature-or-fix-name Make Your Changes Write code, fix bugs, or improve documentation. Follow the project’s coding style and guidelines. Test your changes. Commit Your Changes Stage and commit with a clear message: 1git add . 2git commit -m "Brief description of changes" Follow the project’s commit message conventions (e.g., Conventional Commits). Sync with Upstream Pull the latest changes from the original repo to avoid conflicts: 1git fetch upstream 2git rebase upstream/main # or upstream/master (Resolve any merge conflicts if they arise.) ...