Contributors Guide

Thank you for considering contributing to OceanRobots.jl! If you're interested in contributing we want your help no matter how big or small a contribution you make!

Table of Contents

How to Contribute

Reporting Bugs

If you encounter a bug, please help us fix it by following these steps:

  1. Ensure the bug is not already reported by checking the issue tracker.
  2. If the bug isn't reported, open a new issue. Clearly describe the issue, including steps to reproduce it.

Suggesting Enhancements

If you have ideas for enhancements, new features, or improvements, we'd love to hear them! Follow these steps:

  1. Check the issue tracker to see if your suggestion has been discussed.
  2. If not, open a new issue, providing a detailed description of your suggestion and the use case it addresses.

Code Contribution

If you'd like to contribute code to the project:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Clone your fork: git clone https://github.com/juliaocean/OceanRobots.jl
  3. Create a new branch for your changes: git checkout -b feature-branch
  4. Make your changes and commit them with a clear message.
  5. Push your changes to your fork: git push origin feature-branch
  6. Open a pull request against the master branch of the main repository.

Pull Request Process

Please ensure your pull request follows these guidelines:

  1. Adheres to the coding standards.
  2. Includes relevant tests for new functionality.
  3. Has a clear commit history and messages.
  4. References the relevant issue if applicable.

Please don't hesistate to get in touch to discuss, or with any questions!

License

By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the LICENSE file of this repository.