# Contributing


Thank you for considering contributing to flutter_addons! We welcome contributions from the community. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth and collaborative experience for everyone.

## How to Contribute

### 1. **Fork the Repository**
   - Fork this repository to your own GitHub account by clicking the "Fork" button on the top right of the page.
   
### 2. **Clone Your Fork**
   - Clone your forked repository to your local machine:
     ```bash
     git clone https://github.com/your-username/flutter_addons.git
     ```

### 3. **Create a Branch**
   - Before making any changes, create a new branch:
     ```bash
     git checkout -b feature-name
     ```

### 4. **Make Changes**
   - Make your changes in the new branch. Follow the code style used in the project and ensure that your code is well-documented.
   - If you’re adding a new feature, consider writing tests to verify the functionality of your changes.

### 5. **Test Your Changes**
   - Run the tests to ensure everything works as expected.
   - If tests are not present in the project, consider adding them for any new functionality.

### 6. **Commit Your Changes**
   - After making changes, commit your work with a clear and concise commit message:
     ```bash
     git add .
     git commit -m "Add feature-name functionality"
     ```

### 7. **Push Your Changes**
   - Push your branch back to your forked repository:
     ```bash
     git push origin feature-name
     ```

### 8. **Create a Pull Request**
   - Open a pull request (PR) from your forked repository’s branch to the main repository’s `main` or `develop` branch.
   - Provide a clear description of your changes and why they should be merged.

### 9. **Code Review**
   - Once your PR is submitted, project maintainers will review your code.
   - Address any feedback or changes requested during the review process.

### 10. **Merge**
   - Once the code is approved, it will be merged into the main project repository.

## Code of Conduct

By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please be respectful and considerate when interacting with other contributors.

## Development Guidelines

- **Code Style**: Follow the existing code style (e.g., indentation, variable names, etc.). If in doubt, look at the existing code for examples.
- **Commit Messages**: Write clear, concise commit messages. Use the present tense, and describe what and why you are doing something (e.g., "Add function to handle user input").
- **Pull Requests**: When submitting a PR, ensure that your code is properly formatted and that it doesn’t introduce unnecessary changes (e.g., white-space only).
- **Documentation**: Update the documentation if necessary. This includes README, comments in the code, and any other documentation files.

## Reporting Issues

If you find a bug or have a suggestion, please create an issue in the [Issues section](https://github.com/[your-username]/[project-name]/issues).

### Bug Reports
When reporting a bug, please include:
- A clear description of the bug.
- Steps to reproduce the issue.
- Screenshots or logs, if applicable.

### Feature Requests
When suggesting a feature, please provide:
- A description of the feature.
- Why this feature would be useful.
- Any relevant use cases or examples.

## License

By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project’s license ( Apache 2.0). You also agree to allow the project maintainers to use, modify, and distribute your contributions.

## Thank You!

Thank you for contributing to flutter_addons! Your contributions help make this project better for everyone. We appreciate your time and effort in making the project a success!

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