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✨Contributors Guide — Quantum Gate Simulator & GUI Visualizer✨
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+ Welcome to the Quantum Gate Simulator & GUI Visualizer! 😍
+ Thanks for your interest in contributing. 😊
+ This guide will help you set up the project, run it locally, and make your first contribution.
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+Ways to Contributeb>
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+🐛 Report bugs: Use the issue template; include steps to reproduce, expected/actual behavior, OS/toolchain versions.
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+💡 Request features: Describe the use case and (if relevant) any UI/UX ideas for the GUI.
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+🧹 Improve docs: Clarify setup, add examples, or write tutorials.
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+🧪 Add tests: Unit tests for gates/state evolution; e2e checks for the GUI.
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+⚙️ Implement enhancements: Performance improvements, better numerics, new gates, or multi‑qubit support.
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+Before large changes, please open a design discussion issue first.
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+How to Contribute:
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+⭐ Star this repository to show support.
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+🧭 Check open Issues. If something interests you, comment to express intent.
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+📝 Open an issue first (or use an existing one) describing what you plan to change. Wait to be assigned before writing code.
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+🔀 Fork the repo and create a focused branch: [repo link](https://github.com/Dark-CodeX/qubitverse.git)
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+🧪 Add tests and update docs alongside your change.
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+🧹 Format & lint: run the provided scripts (C++: clang-format/tidy; GUI: prettier/eslint) and make sure all tests pass.
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+🖼 If your PR affects the GUI, attach screenshots/GIFs. If it affects the simulator, include a short correctness note and, if relevant, a quick before/after performance snippet.
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+🔗 Use Conventional Commits and link the issue in your PR description (e.g., Closes #123).
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+📬 Open a Pull Request. The community will review and suggest improvements.
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+⏳ Limits: please keep ≤ 3 active issues assigned per person and 1 PR per issue. Avoid opening PRs for issues you’re not assigned to.
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+Helpful Resources (Git & GitHub):
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+If you’re new to open source or GitHub, these official guides will get you moving quickly:
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+📌 [Creating an Issue (or PR) with GitHub Desktop](https://help.github.com/en/desktop/contributing-to-projects/creating-an-issue-or-pull-request)
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+🍴 [Fork a Repository](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo)
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+⬇️ [Clone Your Fork](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo#cloning-your-forked-repository)
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+🔁 [Create a Pull Request](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request)
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+🚀 [Getting Started with Git & GitHub](https://docs.github.com/get-started)
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+Tip from us 😇
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Every expert started at |0⟩ — apply one gate at a time and watch your skills evolve. You've got this! 💪
+Show some ❤️ by 🌟 this repository!