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 The `--verbose` flag enables additional logs which will help to identify the source of a problem. The `--reload` will clear the local cache which might have been created by a different `snowpack` version. Learn more about [Snowpack's CLI flags](https://www.snowpack.dev/#cli-flags).
 
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+Checkout a topic branch from a base branch, e.g. `master`, and merge back against that branch.
+
+If adding a feature, it probably should have been brought up in a [discussion](https://github.com/snowpackjs/snowpack/discussions) instead before the PR was created.
+
+Some tips for creating your first pull request:
+
+- Provide background for why a PR was created.
+- Link to any relevant issues, discussions, or past PRs.
+- Add accompanying tests if applicable.
+- Ensure all tests have been passed.
+
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