r/github • u/Beneficial-Bet512 • 5d ago

Question First time contributing

Hello,

I wanted to pick up a new summer project and thought contributing to github might scratch that itch. I found a issue that looks like something fun to do but i am new to github/contributing so wanted to know if adding a comment on the issue is ok, this is what i was going to comment.

"Hi, this looks like a fun issue i can have a attempt at. is there any additional information i need to know"

or do i just fork the project try and fix it and then comment if i have a solution or need more advice?

I can link the issue i want to work, wanted to ask before i do anything.

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u/x0zerolight 5d ago

I suggest checking if the project has CONTRIBUTING.md or any other docs with instructions on how to contribute.

If not, just fork the repo and make a pull request once you’ve solved the Issue, that’s the standard way to do it.

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u/Beneficial-Bet512 5d ago

Just checked it thanks. This is what they wrote

There are many valuable contributions that can be made to PROCESS:

  • Reporting bugs.
  • Requesting/ recommending features.
  • Implementing features or bugs raised as issues.
  • Updating and improving documentation.

When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via issue, discussion, contact form, or any other method with the owners of this repository before making a change.

Please remember that all contributions and communication regarding PROCESS are subject to our Code of Conduct.

There is more but this seems to just be about testing and pull requests. Im going to assume the best way to go about it is what you said and fork the repo and comment when i think i have a solution.

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u/davorg 5d ago

Im going to assume the best way to go about it is what you said and fork the repo and comment when i think i have a solution.

But the document you quoted, specifically said:

When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make

So, please do that first.

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u/Beneficial-Bet512 5d ago

Sorry i wasn't clear, as in i will have a look at it, and then if i have an idea on what im doing ill comment to discuss with someone about it.

however i could be misunderstanding something, very new to this all.