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+# Contributing to InfantCareCompass
+Hi there! 👋
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to InfantCareCompass — a platform designed to support the health, safety, and care of infants. Whether you're here to fix bugs, improve features, or help with documentation, you're in the right place!
+
+We welcome contributions from everyone — beginners, students, open-source lovers, and professionals alike 💙
+
+# 📜 Code of Conduct
+Please read our Code of Conduct before participating. We aim to create a positive and respectful environment for all contributors.
+
+#🧩 Ways to Contribute
+You can help us grow in many ways:
+
+🐛 Reporting or fixing bugs
+
+📱 Improving the UI/UX
+
+✨ Suggesting or adding new features
+
+🧪 Writing or improving tests
+
+📝 Enhancing documentation
+
+🌐 Adding support for multiple languages
+
+🎓 Helping new contributors
+
+# 🛠️ Getting Started
+1. Fork the Repository
+Click the Fork button at the top right of the repo:
+🔗 InfantCareCompass Repository
+
+2. Clone Your Fork
+bash
+Copy
+Edit
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/InfantCareCompass.git
+cd InfantCareCompass
+3. Install Dependencies
+If the project uses Node.js/React or similar, install dependencies:
+
+bash
+Copy
+Edit
+npm install
+If it uses another stack, check the project-specific instructions in the README.md.
+
+4. Create a New Branch
+bash
+Copy
+Edit
+git checkout -b your-branch-name
+Use meaningful names like fix-broken-nav or add-signup-feature.
+
+# ✍️ Making Changes
+Write clean, readable code
+
+Leave helpful comments if necessary
+
+Keep commits atomic and meaningful
+
+Test your code locally
+
+Avoid committing node_modules, .env, or other generated files
+
+📤 Submitting a Pull Request
+Stage and commit your changes:
+
+bash
+Copy
+Edit
+git add .
+git commit -m "fix: corrected footer links"  # use descriptive message
+Push your branch to your forked repo:
+
+bash
+Copy
+Edit
+git push origin your-branch-name
+Go to the original repo and open a Pull Request against the master branch
+
+Fill out the pull request description clearly:
+
+What did you fix/add?
+
+Any related issue (e.g., Closes #12)
+
+Screenshots (if UI-related)
+
+🧠 Good Practices
+Follow Conventional Commits
+
+Keep PRs focused and easy to review
+
+Avoid breaking existing features
+
+Run linters/formatters if used in the project
+
+Use draft PRs if your work is in progress
+
+# 📚 Useful Resources
+GitHub Docs – Fork a repo
+
+GitHub Docs – Creating a pull request
+
+Git Tutorial for Beginners (YouTube)
+
+GSSoC Contribution Guide
+
+Good First Issue in This Repo
+
+🙋‍♀️ Need Help?
+If you're stuck or unsure:
+
+Open an issue labeled question
+
+Ask in your pull request comments
+
+Tag a maintainer for guidance
+
+We’re here to support you 💛
+
+Thank you for contributing to InfantCareCompass!
+Let’s make infant care more accessible and effective — together 🍼✨
+