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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to my project. Whether it's a bug report, new feature, correction, or additional
+documentation, I greatly value feedback and contributions from my community.
+
+Please read through this document before submitting any issues or pull requests to ensure I have all the necessary
+information to effectively respond to your bug report or contribution.
+
+## Reporting Bugs/Feature Requests
+
+I welcome you to use the GitHub issue tracker to report bugs or suggest features.
+
+When filing an issue, please check existing open, or recently closed, issues to make sure somebody else hasn't already
+reported the issue. Please try to include as much information as you can. Details like these are incredibly useful:
+
+- A reproducible test case or series of steps
+- The version of my code being used
+- Any modifications you've made relevant to the bug
+- Anything unusual about your environment or deployment
+
+## Contributing via Pull Requests
+
+### Discussion of New Features
+Before initiating the implementation of a new feature, I encourage contributors to open a discussion by creating a new GitHub issue. This allows me to provide feedback, share insights, and ensure alignment with the project's direction and save your time.
+
+#### Process for Discussing New Features:
+
+1. **Create an Issue:**
+   - Go to the "Issues" tab in the repository.
+   - Click on "New Issue."
+   - Clearly describe the proposed feature, its purpose, and potential benefits.
+
+2. **Engage in Discussion:**
+   - Respond promptly to comments and feedback from the community.
+   - Be open to adjusting the feature based on collaborative input.
+
+3. **Consensus Building:**
+   - Strive to reach a consensus on the proposed feature.
+   - Ensure alignment with the overall project vision.
+
+### Bug Fixes and Improvements
+
+For bug fixes, documentation improvements, and general enhancements, feel free to submit a pull request directly.
+
+#### Pull Request Guidelines:
+
+1. **Fork the Repository:**
+   - Fork the repository to your GitHub account.
+
+2. **Create a Branch:**
+   - Create a new branch for your changes.
+
+3. **Make Changes:**
+   - Make your changes and ensure they adhere to coding standards.
+
+4. **Submit a Pull Request:**
+   - Submit a pull request to the main repository.
+
+5. **Engage in Review:**
+   - Be responsive to feedback and address any requested changes.
+
+6. **Merge Process:**
+   - Once approved, your changes will be merged into the main branch.
+
+## Licensing
+
+See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for my project's licensing.