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Contributing to Kaoto

Thank you for considering contributing to Kaoto! Community contributions are essential for the project's success, and we welcome bug fixes, documentation improvements, feature additions, and more.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you start contributing, ensure that you have the following installed:

  • NodeJS (>v18.x)
  • yarn (>v3.x)
  • Java 21+

Setting Up the Project

  1. Fork the Repository:

    • Fork the project to your GitHub account by clicking the 'Fork' button on the project's GitHub page.

  2. Clone Your Fork:

    • Clone your fork using git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/kaoto.git.

  3. Install Dependencies:

    • Navigate to the cloned folder and run yarn install to install all necessary dependencies.

  4. Build the Project:

    • For detailed instructions on building and running different parts of the project, refer to the README.md.

How to Contribute

Find or Create an Issue

  • Look for existing issues on the GitHub Issues page.
  • If you want to work on something new, feel free to create a new issue and discuss it with the team.

Create a Feature Branch

  • Create a new branch for your work, naming it descriptively, such as feature/new-feature-name or bugfix/issue-description.

Make Your Changes

  • Work on the issue in your local environment.
  • Make sure to follow the project's coding standards and guidelines.

Commit and Push Your Changes

  • Write a clear and concise commit message describing what you've done.
  • Push your changes to your GitHub fork.

Submit a Pull Request (PR)

  • Create a pull request from your fork to the main Kaoto repository.
  • Provide a detailed description of your changes, referencing any related issues.
  • Await feedback or approval from the maintainers.

Code Style and Guidelines

  • Follow the existing code style in the project.
  • If applicable, adhere to linter rules provided in the project, such as ESLint and Prettier.

Testing

  • Ensure that your changes don't break existing functionality.
  • Include new tests for added features or bug fixes, and ensure all tests pass.

Compliance with License

  • By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
  • Make sure to review the full Apache License 2.0 to understand the terms.
  • If the project includes a LICENSE file containing the Apache License 2.0 text, you can also link to that file in this section.

Your contributions make Kaoto better, and we sincerely appreciate your support and collaboration. Happy coding!

Questions or Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to create an issue on GitHub or contact the project maintainers directly.

Your contributions make Kaoto better, and we sincerely appreciate your support and collaboration. Happy coding!