CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing Guidelines

Getting Started

1. Fork the project repository and clone it to your local environment.
2. Install dependencies and set up the development environment.
3. Create a new branch for your contributions.

Contributing Process

1. Check the issue tracker or create a new issue.
2. Discuss your proposed changes with the maintainers and community.
3. Create a new branch from main with a descriptive name.
4. Write clear, concise, and well-structured code.
5. Test your changes and update documentation.
6. Commit and push your changes to your forked repository.
7. Open a pull request (PR) from your branch to the main branch.
8. Address feedback and engage in code review discussions.
9. Once approved, the maintainers will merge your changes.

Coding Guidelines

1. Follow the ROS 2 style guide.
2. Write clear and self-explanatory code with comments.
3. Use meaningful names and keep code modular.
4. Document your code and write unit tests.

Submitting Changes

1. Commit your changes and create a descriptive PR.
2. Include relevant issue numbers and visual aids if applicable.
3. Address feedback and suggestions from the maintainers.

Community Guidelines

• Adhere to the project's code of conduct.
• Be respectful and inclusive to all community members.

Acknowledgements

Your contributions will be acknowledged in the project's acknowledgements section.