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+# Contributing
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+First off, thank you for considering contributing. It’s people like you who make Stable Diffusion such a great tool.
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+## Getting Started
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have a GitHub account and that you have forked the repository to your own GitHub account. Clone it to your local machine to begin making changes.
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+## Making Changes
+
+Here's a quick rundown of how you should go about making a change:
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+1. **Create your own branch** from `develop`:
+Avoid making changes in the `develop` branch directly. Instead, create a new branch for your changes. Use a short, descriptive name for your branch, like `feature-enhance-ui` or `bugfix-ui-state-save`.
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+2. **Make your changes**:
+Implement your changes, adhering to the coding conventions and standards.
+
+3. **Commit your changes**:
+Make sure your commit messages are clear and follow the best practices. E.g., "Add feature to ..." or "Fix issue with ..."
+
+4. **Pull the latest changes from `develop`**:
+Before submitting a pull request, make sure your branch is up to date with the latest changes in the `develop` branch.
+
+5. **Push your changes**:
+Push your changes to your fork on GitHub.
+
+6. **Submit a pull request**:
+Open a pull request from your branch to the `develop` branch of the original repository. Provide a concise and informative title and description for your pull request. Link any relevant issues.
+
+## After Your Pull Request is Merged
+
+Once your pull request is merged, you might want to clean up your branches and pull the latest changes from the main repository to ensure your local copy is up-to-date.
+
+## Additional Guidance
+
+- If you're not sure where to start, look for open issues labeled "good first issue" or "help wanted."
+
+- Feedback and constructive criticism are always welcome. We’re looking to learn and improve.
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+- If you're looking for a specific way to contribute, reviewing pull requests is a great place to start.
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+Thank you for contributing! Your efforts help improve the experience for everyone using the extension.