deduplicator/CONTRIBUTING.md

## How to contribute to Deduplicator

#### **Did you find a bug?**

* **Ensure the bug was not already reported** by searching on GitHub under [Issues](https://github.com/sreedevk/deduplicator/issues).

* If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, [open a new one](https://github.com/sreedevk/deduplicator/issues/new). Be sure to include a **title and clear description**, as much relevant information as possible, and a **code sample** or an **executable test case** demonstrating the expected behavior that is not occurring.

* If possible, use the [bug report template](https://github.com/sreedevk/deduplicator/blob/main/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) to create the issue.

#### **Would you like to write a fix for the bug?**
* Assign the Issue to yourself (if unassigned) before you start working in order to avoid any conficts. 
* Open a new GitHub pull request with the patch.
* Ensure the PR description clearly describes the problem and solution. Include the relevant issue number.
* Make sure that the PR points to the development branch.

#### **Did you fix whitespace, format code, or make a purely cosmetic patch?**

Changes that are cosmetic in nature and do not add anything substantial to the stability, functionality, or testability of Deduplicator will generally not be accepted/

#### **Do you intend to add a new feature or change an existing one?**

* First open an issue with the sugggestion using the [feature request template](https://github.com/sreedevk/deduplicator/blob/main/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md)
* Do not create a PR before one of the core contributors has conveyed acceptance for a feature request.

#### **Do you have questions about the source code?**

* If you have a question, raise an issue in the repository with a "question" label.