Clone and setup

git clone https://github.com/org/project.git
cd project
npm install
npm run setup # runs initial configuration

Verify installation

npm test
npm run lint

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## Development Scripts
```bash
npm run dev          # Start development server
npm run test:watch   # Run tests in watch mode
npm run lint:fix     # Auto-fix linting issues
npm run type-check   # TypeScript type checking

### Branching Strategy
```markdown
## Git Workflow

1. **Fork and Clone**
   ```bash
   gh repo fork org/project --clone
   cd project
   git remote add upstream https://github.com/org/project.git

2. Create Feature Branch

   git checkout main
   git pull upstream main
   git checkout -b feature/issue-123-add-feature
   

3. Development Cycle

   # Make changes
   npm run test        # Ensure tests pass
   npm run lint:fix    # Fix style issues
   git add .
   git commit -m "feat: add new feature (#123)"
   

4. Push Changes

   git push origin feature/issue-123-add-feature
   # Create pull request via GitHub UI or gh CLI
   gh pr create --title "Add new feature" --body "Fixes #123"
   

### Commit and PR Guidelines

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### Commit Message Format
```markdown
## Commit Messages

Use [Conventional Commits](https://conventionalcommits.org/):

type(scope): description

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]

**Types:**
- `feat`: New features
- `fix`: Bug fixes
- `docs`: Documentation changes
- `style`: Code style changes (formatting, etc.)
- `refactor`: Code refactoring
- `test`: Adding or updating tests
- `chore`: Maintenance tasks

**Examples:**
```bash
feat(auth): add OAuth2 integration
fix(api): handle null response in user endpoint
docs: update installation instructions
test(utils): add unit tests for date helpers

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### Pull Request Template
```markdown
## Pull Request Guidelines

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## PR Template
Use this template for all pull requests:

```markdown
### Description
Brief description of changes and motivation.

### Type of Changes
- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change)
- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change)
- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that changes existing functionality)
- [ ] Documentation update

### Testing
- [ ] Tests pass locally
- [ ] Added new tests for new functionality
- [ ] Completed manual testing

### Checklist
- [ ] Code follows project style guidelines
- [ ] Self-review completed
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] No merge conflicts

### Code Quality Standards

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### Automated Checks
```markdown
## Quality Assurance

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## Pre-commit Hooks
We use Husky for pre-commit checks:

```json
// package.json
{
  "husky": {
    "hooks": {
      "pre-commit": "lint-staged",
      "commit-msg": "commitlint -E HUSKY_GIT_PARAMS"
    }
  },
  "lint-staged": {
    "*.{js,ts,tsx}": ["eslint --fix", "prettier --write"],
    "*.{md,json}": ["prettier --write"]
  }
}

CI/CD Pipeline

All PRs must pass:

• ✅ Linting (ESLint + Prettier)
• ✅ Type checking (TypeScript)
• ✅ Unit tests (Jest, 80%+ coverage)
• ✅ Integration tests
• ✅ Build verification

### Issues and Discussion Guidelines

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### Issue Templates
```markdown
## Non-code Contributions

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## Bug Reports
Use our bug report template:

```markdown
**Bug Description**
Clear description of the issue.

**Steps to Reproduce**
1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '...'
3. See error

**Expected vs Actual Behavior**
- Expected: X should happen
- Actual: Y happened

**Environment**
- OS: [e.g., macOS 12.0]
- Browser: [e.g., Chrome 95]
- Version: [e.g., 1.2.3]

Feature Requests

**Problem Statement**
What problem does this solve?

**Proposed Solution**
How should this work?

**Considered Alternatives**
What other approaches did you consider?

### Community and Communication

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### Response Time Expectations
```markdown
## Community Standards

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## Response Times
- **Issues**: Aim to respond within 48 hours
- **Pull Requests**: Initial review within 72 hours
- **Discussions**: Community-managed, no guaranteed response time

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## Code Review Process
1. Automated checks must pass
2. Requires approval from at least one maintainer
3. Address all review feedback
4. Squash commits before merge (we can help with this)

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## Getting Help
- 💬 **Discussions**: For questions and ideas
- 🐛 **Issues**: For bugs and feature requests
- 💬 **Discord**: Real-time chat ([invite link])
- 📧 **Email**: Security issues only

Recognition and Incentives

Contributor Recognition

## Recognition

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## Badges and Achievements
- 🥇 First contribution
- 🔧 Regular contributor (5+ merged PRs)
- 📝 Documentation hero
- 🐛 Bug hunter
- 🌟 Community helper

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## Swag and Rewards
- Stickers for first contributions
- T-shirt after 10 significant contributions
- Speaking opportunities at conferences for regular contributors

Always adapt contributor guides to your project's specific tech stack, community size, and contribution patterns. Include relevant tools, maintain current examples, and regularly gather feedback from contributors to improve your guide.