## Contributing to RomM

Thank you for considering contributing to RomM! This document outlines some guidelines to help you get started with your contributions.

**If you're looking to implement a large feature or make significant changes to the project, it's best to open an issue first AND join the Discord to discuss your ideas with the maintainers.**

### Code of Conduct

Please note that this project adheres to the Contributor Covenant [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project, you are expected to uphold this code.

### Contributing to the Wiki

If you would like to contribute to the project's [documentation](https://github.com/zurdi15/romm/wiki), reach out to the maintainers to get edit access. We welcome any contributions that help improve the documentation (new pages, updates, or corrections).

### How to Contribute Code

1. Fork the repository.
2. Clone your forked repository: `git clone https://github.com/your-username/romm.git`
3. Checkout the `master` branch: `git checkout master`
4. Create a new branch for your feature/fix: `git checkout -b feature-or-fix-name`
5. Make your changes and commit them with descriptive commit messages: `git commit -am 'Add feature XYZ'`
6. Push your changes to your fork: `git push origin feature-or-fix-name`
7. Open a pull request to the `master` branch of the original repository.

### Pull Request Guidelines

- Make sure your code follows the project's coding standards.
- Test your changes locally before opening a pull request.
- Update the documentation if necessary.
- Ensure all existing tests pass, and add new tests for new functionality.
- Use clear and descriptive titles and descriptions for your pull requests.

### Code Style

Follow the existing code style used throughout the project. If working with VSCode or a similar editor, consider installing these extensions:

- [Prettier](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=esbenp.prettier-vscode)
- [Python](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python)
- [Pylance](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.vscode-pylance)
- [Ruff](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=charliermarsh.ruff)
- [Vue - Official](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Vue.volar)

### Issue Reporting

If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please [create an issue](https://github.com/zurdi15/romm/issues) on GitHub. Provide as much detail as possible, including steps to reproduce the issue if applicable.

### Licensing

By contributing to ROMM, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's [LICENSE](LICENSE).

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Thank you for contributing to ROMM! Your help is greatly appreciated.