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CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to MudBlazor Translations
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to MudBlazor Translations! We welcome contributions from the community and appreciate your efforts to improve this project.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### 1. Localization
+
+If you want to add or modify translations, please visit our [Weblate project](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/mudblazor/). Weblate is our translation management platform.
+
+### 2. Reporting Issues
+
+If you encounter a bug or have a feature request, please create an issue on GitHub. When reporting an issue, please include:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title.
+- A detailed description of the problem or suggestion.
+- Steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable).
+- Any relevant logs or screenshots.
+
+### 2. Code Contributions
+
+If you intend to contribute to the code itself, please follow the instructions below:
+
+#### Fork the Repository
+
+Before you start working on a feature or a bugfix, fork the repository to your GitHub account:
+
+1. Navigate to the [MudBlazor Translations repository](https://github.com/MudBlazor/Translations).
+2. Click the "Fork" button in the upper right corner.
+
+#### Clone the Repository
+
+Clone the forked repository to your local machine:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/MudBlazor/Translations.git
+cd Translations
+```
+
+#### Create a Branch
+
+Create a new branch for your work. Use a descriptive name for your branch:
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+```
+
+#### Make Your Changes
+
+Make your changes to the codebase. Ensure that your changes are well-documented and include appropriate tests where applicable.
+
+#### Commit Your Changes
+
+Commit your changes with a clear and concise commit message:
+
+```bash
+git add .
+git commit -m "Add new feature: your feature description"
+```
+
+#### Push to GitHub
+
+Push your changes to your forked repository:
+
+```bash
+git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+```
+
+#### Create a Pull Request
+
+Navigate to the original repository and create a pull request:
+
+1. Go to the [pull requests section](https://github.com/MudBlazor/Translations/pulls) of the original repository.
+2. Click "New pull request".
+3. Select your branch from the "compare" dropdown.
+4. Provide a clear title and description for your pull request.
+5. Click "Create pull request".
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project adheres to the Contributor Covenant [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report unacceptable behavior to the project maintainers.
+
+## Style Guide
+
+Please follow the project's coding style and conventions. Consistent code style helps maintain readability and ease of maintenance.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to MudBlazor Translations, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+## Getting Help
+
+If you need help or have any questions, feel free to open an issue on GitHub or reach out to the maintainers.
+
+Thank you for your contributions!

README.md

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 [![NuGet](https://img.shields.io/nuget/v/MudBlazor.Translations.svg)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/MudBlazor.Translations)
 [![NuGet](https://img.shields.io/nuget/dt/MudBlazor.Translations.svg)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/MudBlazor.Translations)
 [![Translation status](https://hosted.weblate.org/widget/mudblazor/svg-badge.svg)](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/mudblazor/)
+[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/786656789310865418?color=%237289da&label=Discord&logo=discord&logoColor=%237289da&style=flat-square)](https://discord.gg/mudblazor)
 
 # MudBlazor.Translations
 
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 [![Translation status](https://hosted.weblate.org/widget/mudblazor/multi-auto.svg)](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/mudblazor/)
 
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/mit/) file for details.
+
 ## Contributing
 
-If you want to contribute to the translations, please visit
-the [Weblate project](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/mudblazor/).
+Contributions are welcome! Please see the [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) guide for more details.
 
-## License
+## Contact
+
+For questions or support, please open an issue on this repository.
 
-Distributed under the [MIT License](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/mit/). See `LICENSE` for more information.