We’re excited that you’re interested in contributing to our Healthcare Platform! Your contributions will help improve access to affordable and quality healthcare. This document provides guidelines to help you get started and contribute effectively.
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Fork the Repository
Click the Fork button at the top right of the repository page to create a copy of the project under your GitHub account. -
Clone Your Fork
Clone your forked repository to your local machine using:git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/Healthcare-Platform.git cd Healthcare-Platform
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Configure Upstream Remote
Set the original repository as the upstream remote to keep your fork in sync:git remote add upstream https://github.com/OriginalOwner/Healthcare-Platform.git
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Create a New Branch
It’s essential to create a new branch before making any changes. This helps keep your work isolated:git checkout -b feature-branch-name
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Work on the Feature
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Commit Your Changes
Commit with meaningful messages that explain the "why" behind the changes:git add . git commit -m "Add feature X to healthcare services"
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Push to Your Fork
Push your branch to your forked repository:git push origin feature-branch-name
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Open a Pull Request (PR)
Once you’re ready, go to the main repository, click on New Pull Request, and compare your branch with the originalmain
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Fill in the PR Details
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Collaborate and Address Feedback
Project maintainers may review your changes and provide feedback. Be prepared to revise your pull request based on the discussions.
There are several key areas where you can make a difference:
- Payment System Integration for seamless transactions.
- Video Consulting Features for more personalized care.
- Real-Time Health Monitoring by integrating with wearables.
- Multi-language Support to enhance global accessibility.
- Online Delivery Integration with local medicine providers.
We also welcome new feature ideas, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
- Keep your commits atomic and focused on a single feature or issue.
- Write clean and well-structured code, adhering to the best practices for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Docker.
- Test your code before submitting it to ensure everything works smoothly.
- GitHub Documentation for help with Git and GitHub.
Thank you for helping us to make healthcare more accessible! Your efforts and ideas can make a real difference.