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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING b/CONTRIBUTING new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e5fcac2 --- /dev/null +++ b/CONTRIBUTING @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +Contributing +============ + +We gracefully accept bug reports and contributions from the community. +However there are some requirements and mechanisms that we expect +contributors to follow. + +Coding Standards +---------------- +- The code should follow the ARFNET conding style, but improving on it is + possible. +- The code should be written in a clean and readable style. +- The code must be portable, generic and compatible with updated systems. +- The code should be as secure, reviewed and tested as much as possible from a + security point of view. + +Breaking Changes +---------------- +Breaking changes need to be justified, and will be discussed on the +mailing list. +In case of a breaking changes, post a patch draft with --rfc + +Making a Contribution +--------------------- +1. Use git to register your development process. +2. git-rebase large amounts of small commits. +3. Use git format-patch to generate a patchset, be sure to have your + git config updated and correct. +4. Email it to the development@xxxxxxxxx mailing list, + indicating "PATCH arfnet2-lists" with --subject-prefix, + using git send-email. Include a patch comment with --compose. + +Then the appropiate maintainer will review the code for problems, and if checks +OK, the maintainer will apply the patch on the development branch. +Otherwise, the maintainer might request changes or reject the patch. +Status of your contribution and followups will be posted in the mailing list. + +The maintainer for this project is arf20 <arf20@arf20.com>. + |