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+# Contributing to LisBook
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+🎉 Thank you for considering contributing to **LisBook**! We're excited to have you on board. This guide will help you get started with contributing to the project, whether you're fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving the documentation.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+Follow these steps to get started:
+
+### 1. Fork the Repository
+
+Click the "Fork" button at the top of this repository to create a copy of LisBook under your own GitHub account.
+
+### 2. Clone Your Fork
+
+Once you've forked the repository, clone your forked copy to your local machine using the command:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/ctoic/lisbook.git
+```
+
+### Create a Branch 
+Create a new branch for your changes. We use the following branch naming convention:
+```git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name```
+   ```git checkout -b feature/add-dark-mode```
+### Making Changes 
+Work on your changes in the new branch you created. Make sure to keep your commits focused and descriptive. For example:
+```git add . ```
+<be>
+``` git commit -m "Added dark mode feature"```
+
+### Keep your Fork Updated 
+Before you push your changes, ensure your fork is in sync with the main repository to avoid conflicts. You can do this by fetching the latest changes:
+
+```git fetch upstream ```
+```git merge upstream/main ```
+### Push Your Fork 
+```git push origin feature/your-feature-name```
+
+### Create a Pull Request
+Go to the original repository on GitHub and click the "Pull Requests" tab. From there, click "New Pull Request" and select the branch with your changes. Make sure to provide a meaningful title and description for your pull request.
+
+### Wait for Review
+We’ll review your pull request as soon as possible. If any changes are required, we’ll leave comments. Once everything looks good, we’ll merge your contribution!
+
+## Guidelines for Contributions
+Write Clear Commits: Make sure your commit messages describe the changes clearly.
+Follow the Code Style: Try to keep your code consistent with the existing codebase. Follow any style guides specified in the project.
+Test Your Changes: Make sure your changes work as expected. Test your code in different scenarios to avoid bugs.
+Stay Respectful: Be kind and respectful in all interactions with other contributors. We value a friendly and positive community.
+Getting Started with Issues
+If you’re looking for beginner-friendly issues, check out the good first issue label in the Issues tab. These are great starting points to get familiar with the project.
+
+## During Hacktoberfest:
+Each pull request you submit should follow the Hacktoberfest guidelines.
+Make sure your pull request is meaningful and contributes to the project.
+If you’re new to Git, GitHub, or open-source contributions, don’t hesitate to ask questions or request help!
+Need Help?
+If you have any questions or need help getting started, feel free to open an issue or reach out to us directly through our contact links.
+
+We’re looking forward to seeing your contributions! 🚀