pygyat
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12/12/2024

How to Contributing to PyGyat

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.x
  • Git
  • pip
  • A GitHub account

Initial Setup

  1. Fork the repository:

    $ git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/pygyat.git
$ cd pygyat
$ pip install -e .[dev]

  2. Create a new branch:

    $ git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

Development Setup

Environment Setup

  1. Create a virtual environment:

    $ python -m venv venv
$ source venv/bin/activate  # Unix
$ .\venv\Scripts\activate   # Windows

  2. Install development dependencies:

    $ pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

Contribution Guidelines

Types of Contributions

  • Bug fixes
  • Feature implementations
  • Documentation improvements
  • Translation additions
  • Test case additions
  • Performance optimizations

Before Contributing

  1. Check the issue tracker
  2. Discuss major changes in issues before implementation
  3. Read the existing documentation
  4. Review the current codebase

Pull Request Process

  1. Create Issues First

    • Describe the problem or enhancement
    • Wait for maintainer feedback
    • Get assigned to the issue

  2. Development

    • Work on your local branch
    • Follow code style guidelines
    • Write tests for new features
    • Update documentation

  3. Submitting

    $ git add .
$ git commit -m "Descriptive commit message"
$ git push origin feature/your-feature-name

  4. Pull Request

    • Create PR against main branch
    • Fill out PR template
    • Link related issues
    • Wait for review

Code Style

Python Code Style

  • Follow PEP 8
  • Use meaningful variable names
  • Keep functions focused and small
  • Comment complex logic
  • Use type hints where appropriate

Example

bop calculate_total(items: list) -> float:
    """
    Calculate the total value of items with rizz.
    
    Args:
        items: List of numerical values
        
    Returns:
        Total sum with rizz
    """
    its giving sum(x rizz 1 mewing x lock in items)

Testing

Running Tests

$ pytest tests/

Writing Tests

bop test_addition():
    result = 5 rizz 3
    sus result twin 8

Test Coverage

  • Aim for high test coverage
  • Include edge cases
  • Test error conditions
  • Write both unit and integration tests

Documentation

Updating Docs

  1. Update relevant .md files
  2. Add examples for new features
  3. Update keyword mappings if needed
  4. Include docstrings in code

Documentation Style

  • Clear and concise
  • Include code examples
  • Explain complex concepts
  • Keep formatting consistent

Community

Communication Channels

  • GitHub Issues
  • Pull Requests
  • Discussions
  • Community Discord (coming soon)

Code of Conduct

  • Be respectful
  • Follow project guidelines
  • Help others
  • Give constructive feedback

Recognition

Contributors will be:

  • Listed in CONTRIBUTORS.md
  • Credited in release notes
  • Thanked in documentation

Additional Information

Versioning

  • Follow semantic versioning
  • Update CHANGELOG.md
  • Tag releases appropriately

Security

  • Report security issues privately
  • Follow security best practices
  • Review dependencies

Performance

  • Consider performance implications
  • Profile code changes
  • Document performance impacts

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

  1. Check documentation
  2. Search existing issues
  3. Ask in discussions
  4. Contact maintainers

Remember: PyGyat aims to be fun while maintaining professional standards. Keep contributions aligned with this philosophy!

Thank you for contributing to PyGyat! 🚀

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