🛠️ How to Contribute to DjangoDoo

We’re excited that you’re interested in contributing to DjangoDoo! Follow these steps to get started and make your contributions count.

🚀 Getting Started

Fork the Repository
- Go to DjangoDoo GitHub Repository.
- Click the Fork button in the top-right corner to create your copy of the repository.

Clone Your Fork
Open your terminal and run:

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/djangodoo.git
cd djangodoo

Set the Upstream Remote
Add the original repository as the upstream:
```
git remote add upstream https://github.com/MehediMK/djangodoo.git
```

Install Dependencies
Create a virtual environment and install the required dependencies:

python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate   # For Linux/Mac
env\Scripts\activate      # For Windows
pip install -r requirements.txt

Run the Project Locally
Start the development server to ensure the project is working:
```
python manage.py migrate
python manage.py runserver
```
Explore the Issues
- Check out the Issues section.
- Look for issues labeled good first issue for beginners or tackle more advanced ones.

Create a New Branch
Always work on a separate branch for your changes:
```
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```
Make Your Changes
- Follow the Django coding standards.
- Write clear and meaningful commit messages.
Run Tests
Before pushing, make sure all tests pass:
```
python manage.py test
```

Push Your Changes
Push your branch to your fork:

git add .
git commit -m "Describe your changes here"
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

Create a Pull Request (PR)
- Go to your forked repository on GitHub.
- Click Compare & Pull Request.
- Add a meaningful title and description to your PR.
- Link the issue it addresses (if applicable).
Wait for Review
- The maintainers will review your PR.
- Be ready to make changes if requested.