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Contributing 🤝

We welcome contributions from the community! Every contribution, no matter how small, is appreciated and credited. Here’s how you can get involved:

How to contribute 🛠️

  1. Fork the repository: Start by forking the Satalign repository to your GitHub account. 🍴
  2. Clone your fork locally: 
    cd <directory_in_which_repo_should_be_created>
git clone https://github.com/IPL-UV/satalign.git
cd Satalign
  3. Create a branch: Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: 
    git checkout -b name-of-your-bugfix-or-feature
  4. Set up the environment: 🌱
    • If you're using pyenv, select a Python version: 
      pyenv local <x.y.z>
    • Install dependencies and activate the environment: 
      poetry install
poetry shell
    • Install pre-commit hooks: 
      poetry run pre-commit install
  5. Make your changes: 🖋️ Develop your feature or fix, ensuring you write clear, concise commit messages and include any necessary tests.
  6. Check your changes: ✅
    • Run formatting checks: 
      make check
    • Run unit tests: 
      make test
    • Optionally, run tests across different Python versions using tox: 
      tox
  7. Submit a pull request: 🚀 Push your branch to GitHub and submit a pull request to the develop branch of the Satalign repository. Ensure your pull request meets these guidelines:
    • Include tests.
    • Update the documentation if your pull request adds functionality.
    • Provide a detailed description of your changes.

Types of contributions 📦

  • Report bugs: 🐛
    • Report bugs by creating an issue on the Satalign GitHub repository. Please include your operating system, setup details, and steps to reproduce the bug.
  • Fix bugs: 🛠️ Look for issues tagged with "bug" and "help wanted" in the repository to start fixing.
  • Implement features: ✨ Contribute by implementing features tagged with "enhancement" and "help wanted."
  • Write documentation: 📚 Contribute to the documentation in the official docs, docstrings, or through blog posts and articles.
  • Submit feedback: 💬 Propose new features or give feedback by filing an issue on GitHub.
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