Add CONTRIBUTING.md with step-by-step guide #126
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WalkthroughFour new documentation files are being added to establish project governance and contributor guidelines: a Code of Conduct for community standards, Contributing guidelines with step-by-step processes, a Description explaining the DebateAI project, and a Pull Request template for standardized submissions. Changes
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DESCRIPTION.md (1)
17-17: Strengthen the closing statement for engagement.Consider replacing "wants to improve" with a more dynamic verb to enhance reader engagement. For instance: "seeks to enhance," "strives to master," or "aims to perfect."
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-We aim to democratize debate practice, making it engaging, scalable, and accessible to anyone who wants to improve their communication skills. +We aim to democratize debate practice, making it engaging, scalable, and accessible to anyone who seeks to master their communication skills.CONTRIBUTING.md (2)
1-3: Remove leading blank lines.Lines 1–3 contain unnecessary leading blank lines. These should be removed for a cleaner document start.
- - - # Contributing to DebateAI
19-20: Expand branch naming convention guidance (optional).The example uses
feature-name, but contributors may benefit from guidance on naming patterns for different change types (e.g.,bugfix/,docs/,hotfix/). This is optional but helps maintain consistency.Example enhancement:
2. **Create a Branch** ```bash - git checkout -b feature-name + git checkout -b feature-name # or bugfix/, docs/, hotfix/, etc.</blockquote></details> <details> <summary>CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md (1)</summary><blockquote> `1-2`: **Remove leading blank lines (consistent with other docs).** Lines 1–2 contain unnecessary leading blank lines that should be removed for consistency with documentation style. ```diff - - # Code of Conduct
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[style] ~17-~17: Try replacing commonly used words with synonyms to make your writing more engaging.
Context: ..., and accessible to anyone who wants to improve their communication skills.
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PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md (1)
1-16: Well-structured template aligned with contribution guidelines.The template provides a clear structure that aligns with CONTRIBUTING.md recommendations and includes all essential elements: description, issue linking, verification checklist, and optional visuals. The checklist items (code quality, tests, documentation, security) are appropriately scoped.
CONTRIBUTING.md (1)
38-41: LGTM on best practices section.The Best Practices section covers key areas: code quality, testing, security, and communication. The guidance is clear and appropriately scoped for contributor onboarding.
| ## Enforcement | ||
| - Report violations via GitHub Issues or email (maintainers will provide contact). | ||
| - Maintainers will review and act fairly. | ||
| - Consequences may include warnings, temporary bans, or permanent removal. |
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Clarify enforcement reporting mechanism and process.
The Enforcement section is incomplete in two ways:
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Line 19: "maintainers will provide contact" is circular—this IS the maintainer communication channel. Provide an actual email address or point to a specific issues template/label.
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Lines 18–21: The process lacks detail on review timeline, escalation path, and appeals mechanism. Consider adding expected response time and clarity on consequences.
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## Enforcement
- Report violations via GitHub Issues (use label: `code-of-conduct`) or email: [email protected]
- Maintainers will review within 5 business days and act fairly.
- Consequences may include: warnings, temporary bans (1 month+), or permanent removal.
- Appeals can be submitted to [maintainers email] with additional context.Note: Replace [email protected] and the email address with actual project contact information.
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| ## Enforcement | |
| - Report violations via GitHub Issues or email (maintainers will provide contact). | |
| - Maintainers will review and act fairly. | |
| - Consequences may include warnings, temporary bans, or permanent removal. | |
| ## Enforcement | |
| - Report violations via GitHub Issues (use label: `code-of-conduct`) or email: [email protected] | |
| - Maintainers will review within 5 business days and act fairly. | |
| - Consequences may include: warnings, temporary bans (1 month+), or permanent removal. | |
| - Appeals can be submitted to [maintainers email] with additional context. |
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Description
This PR adds core documentation files to improve contributor onboarding and community clarity.
Specifically, it introduces:
DESCRIPTION.md→ Overview of DebateAI, its purpose, and vision.CONTRIBUTING.md→ Step‑by‑step guide for new contributors.CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md→ Standards for respectful collaboration.PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md→ Checklist and structure for consistent PRs.Motivation
Clear documentation is essential for open source collaboration. These files:
Changes Made
.mdfiles in the repo root.ISSUE_TEMPLATE.mdandSECURITY.md(to be added separately).Related Issue
Closes #23
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