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This PR updates the CONTRIBUTING.md file to provide a comprehensive guide for contributors to the OpenTelemetry Protocol with Apache Arrow project. (fixes #281 )
This is an initial draft and includes placeholder sections marked as "TBD" where further information is needed.
Pre-requisites: Detailed installation instructions for required tools like Go, Protocol Buffers, and protoc-gen-go.
Local Setup: Instructions on setting up and building the project locally (TBD sections).
Testing: Guidance on running the test suite, understanding different types of tests, and resolving common failures.
Contribution Guidelines: Best practices for:
-Adhering to coding standards and guidelines.
-Writing clear and meaningful commit messages.
-Including appropriate tests for new features and bug fixes.
Following community standards and style guides.
Instructions for signing the Contributor License Agreement (CLA).
Community Resources: Links to the OpenTelemetry Slack community and additional communication platforms.
Next Steps:
Contributors and maintainers are encouraged to help fill in the "TBD" sections with accurate and specific details for this repository. Feedback and suggestions are highly welcomed!
This update aims to make it easier for contributors to get started with the project and follow best practices while contributing.
Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions or feedback.