🌊 Contributing to Reef Support

We’re excited that you’re interested in contributing to Reef Support! Your contributions help us create tools to protect marine ecosystems and empower conservation efforts worldwide.

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How to Contribute

We welcome contributions in various forms:

• Reporting bugs 🐛
• Suggesting new features 🌟
• Improving documentation 📝
• Submitting code contributions 💻
• Sharing feedback and ideas 💡

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Getting Started

1. Fork the Repository

1. Navigate to the Reef Support repository you want to contribute to.
2. Click the "Fork" button in the top-right corner to create your own copy.

2. Clone Your Fork

Use the following command to clone your forked repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/<repository-name>.git

3. Create a Branch

Before making changes, create a new branch:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make Your Changes

• Ensure your code follows our style guidelines.
• Write clear, concise commit messages.
• Include tests if your contribution involves code.

5. Push Your Changes

Push your branch to your forked repository:

git add .
git commit -m "Brief description of changes"
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Submit a Pull Request

1. Go to the original repository on GitHub.
2. Click the "Pull Request" tab, then "New Pull Request."
3. Select your branch and describe your changes.

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Contribution Guidelines

1. File Structure: Follow the existing folder and file structure.
2. Code Style:
   • Use meaningful variable and function names.
   • Ensure your code is well-commented and easy to understand.
3. Testing:
   • If applicable, write tests for your changes and ensure all tests pass.
4. Documentation:
   • Update or add relevant documentation for your changes.
   • Ensure README files and other docs are clear and concise.

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Need Help?

If you encounter issues or have questions, feel free to:

• Open an issue on GitHub.
• Contact us at yohan@reef.support.

Thank you for your contributions to Reef Support! Together, we can protect our oceans. 🌊