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+# Contribution Guidelines – Stock Analyzer
+
+First off, thank you for considering contributing to **Stock Analyzer**! We're excited to build this powerful stock prediction and visualization tool with your help. Every contribution is welcome and greatly appreciated.
+
+Following these guidelines helps to communicate that you respect the time of the developers managing and developing this open-source project. In return, they should reciprocate that respect in addressing your issue or assessing pull requests.
+
+

+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project and everyone participating in it is governed by our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report unacceptable behavior.
+
+
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+Before you begin, please check the [Issues Section](https://github.com/SrigadaAkshayKumar/stock/issues).
+
+### Reporting Bugs or Suggesting Enhancements
+
+- **Found a Bug?** Look for an existing issue or open a new one. Please provide a clear title, a description of the bug, steps to reproduce it, and screenshots if possible.
+- **Have a Feature Idea?** Open a new issue with a clear description of the feature, why it's needed, and any visual aids like mockups or screenshots. Please wait for feedback from a maintainer before you start working on a Pull Request.
+
+### Your First Contribution
+
+Unsure where to begin? You can start by looking for issues tagged with `good first issue` or `help wanted`. These are designed to be a great way to get familiar with the codebase.
+
+
+
+## The Contribution Workflow
+
+1. **Fork & Clone the Repository**
+ - Fork the project to your own GitHub account.
+ - Clone your fork to your local machine: `git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/stock.git`
+
+2. **Set Up the Project Locally**
+ - Follow the complete guide in our [`SETUP.md`](./SETUP.md) to get the backend and frontend running on your system.
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**
+ - Always create a new branch for your changes. This keeps the history clean and your changes isolated.
+ - Use a descriptive branch name, for example:
+ ```bash
+ git checkout -b feat/add-moving-average-indicator
+ ```
+
+4. **Make Your Changes**
+ - Write clean, readable code.
+ - Add comments for complex logic.
+ - Ensure your changes are fully tested locally before submitting.
+
+5. **Commit Your Changes**
+ - We follow the [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) specification. This helps us maintain a clear and automated changelog.
+ - Your commit message should be structured as follows:
+ ```bash
+ # Example commit messages
+ git commit -m "feat: Add user authentication via JWT"
+ git commit -m "fix: Correct calculation error in RSI indicator"
+ git commit -m "docs: Update the setup guide in SETUP.md"
+ ```
+ - Common commit types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`.
+
+6. **Push and Create a Pull Request (PR)**
+ - Push your branch to your fork on GitHub:
+ ```bash
+ git push origin feat/add-moving-average-indicator
+ ```
+ - Go to the original repository and open a Pull Request (PR) from your forked branch to the `main` branch.
+ - Provide a clear title and a detailed description of your changes in the PR. Link to the issue you are solving by writing "Closes #issue-number".
+
+
+
+Thank you again for your contribution!
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