CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to Aether Datatypes

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Aether Datatypes! 🎉

We welcome all contributions, whether it's fixing bugs, adding features, improving documentation, or helping with discussions.

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🚀 How to Contribute

1️⃣ Fork the Repository

1. Click the Fork button at the top of the repository.
2. Clone your fork:

git clone https://github.com/aether-framework/aether-datatypes.git
cd aether-datatypes

2️⃣ Create a Branch

git checkout -b feature/new-awesome-feature

Use a meaningful branch name (e.g., fix/string32-code-point-bugfix or feature/string-32-join).

3️⃣ Implement Your Changes

• Follow the coding style of the project.
• Write tests if applicable (src/test/java).
• Ensure the build is successful (mvn clean package).

4️⃣ Commit and Push

git add .
git commit -m "Added new thread-safe profiler feature"
git push origin feature/new-awesome-feature

5️⃣ Open a Pull Request (PR)

1. Go to the Pull Requests tab in the repository.
2. Click New Pull Request.
3. Select your branch and describe your changes.
4. Wait for a review and feedback!

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📜 Contribution Guidelines

• ✅ Keep PRs small and focused.
• ✅ Include clear commit messages.
• ✅ Make sure tests pass before submitting.
• ✅ Discuss major changes in an issue before implementation.
• ✅ Be respectful in discussions and code reviews.

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📢 Need Help?

If you have any questions, feel free to open an Issue or join our Discussions section.

🚀 Happy Coding!