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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1b0ecaf36 --- /dev/null +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +# Contributing to Nix + +Welcome and thank you for your interest in contributing to Nix! +We appreciate your support. + +Reading and following these guidelines will help us make the contribution process easy and effective for everyone involved. + + +## Report a bug + +1. Check on the [GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues) if your bug was already reported. + +2. If you were not able to find the bug or feature [open a new issue](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues/new/choose) + +3. The issue templates will guide you in specifying your issue. + The more complete the information you provide, the more likely it can be found by others and the more useful it is in the future. + Make sure reported bugs can be reproduced easily. + +4. Once submitted, do not expect issues to be picked up or solved right away. + The only way to ensure this, is to [work on the issue yourself](#making-changes-to-nix). + +## Report a security vulnerability + +Check out the [security policy](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/security/policy). + +## Making changes to Nix + +1. Check for [pull requests](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls) that might already cover the contribution you are about to make. + There are many open pull requests that might already do what you intent to work on. + You can use [labels](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels) to filter for relevant topics. + +2. Search for related issues that cover what you're going to work on. It could help to mention there that you will work on the issue. + +3. Check the [Nix reference manual](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/contributing/hacking.html) for information on building Nix and running its tests. + + For contributions to the command line interface, please check the [CLI guidelines](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/contributing/cli-guideline.html). + +4. Make your changes! + +5. [Create a pull request](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request) for your changes. + * [Mark the pull request as draft](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/changing-the-stage-of-a-pull-request) if you're not done with the changes. + * Make sure to have [a clean history of commits on your branch by using rebase](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-rebase-and-update-a-pull-request). + * Link related issues in your pull request to inform interested parties and future contributors about your change. + If your pull request closes one or multiple issues, note that in the description using `Closes: #<number>`, as it will then happen automatically when your change is merged. + +6. Do not expect your pull request to be reviewed immediately. + Nix maintainers follow a [structured process for reviews and design decisions](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/maintainers#project-board-protocol), which may or may not prioritise your work. + +7. If you need additional feedback or help to getting pull request into shape, ask other contributors using [@mentions](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/writing-on-github/getting-started-with-writing-and-formatting-on-github/basic-writing-and-formatting-syntax#mentioning-people-and-teams). + +## Making changes to the Nix manual + +The Nix reference manual is hosted on https://nixos.org/manual/nix. +The underlying source files are located in [`doc/manual/src`](./doc/manual/src). +For small changes you can [use GitHub to edit these files](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/working-with-files/managing-files/editing-files) +For larger changes see the [Nix reference manual](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/contributing/hacking.html). + +## Getting help + +Whenever you're stuck or do not know how to proceed, you can always ask for help. +The appropriate channels to do so can be found on the [NixOS Community](https://nixos.org/community/) page. |