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Contributing to Auth N

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Auth N. We value the contributions of every individual, whether it's through code, documentation, bug reporting, or any other form of support. This guide aims to provide you with an overview of how you can contribute effectively to the project.

To get started:​

Before you start contributing, it's important to familiarize yourself with Auth N and its goals. Auth N is a project focused on authentication solutions, and it aims to provide secure and user-friendly authentication mechanisms for applications.

  1. Familiarize Yourself with the Project: Take some time to explore the Auth N project repository. Understand the project structure, its dependencies, and the technologies used.

  2. Read the Documentation: Check out the project documentation to understand how Auth N works, how to set it up, and how to use it. This will give you a good understanding of the project's functionalities and features.

  3. Set Up Your Development Environment: If you're planning to contribute code, set up your development environment by following this current guide. This will allow you to make changes, test them locally, and submit your contributions.

  4. Join the Community: Join the project's community channels such as mailing lists, forums, or chat rooms. This will allow you to connect with other contributors, ask questions, and seek guidance if needed.

Ways to Contribute​

There are several ways you can contribute to Auth N:

  1. Code Contributions: If you're a developer, you can contribute code to the project. This could include implementing new features, fixing bugs, or improving existing functionalities.

  2. Documentation Contributions: Good documentation is essential for any project. You can contribute by writing or improving documentation, including README files, installation guides, API documentation, and tutorials.

  3. Bug Reporting: If you encounter any bugs or issues while using Auth N, report them on the project's issue tracker. Provide detailed information about the problem, including steps to reproduce it, expected behavior, and actual behavior.

  4. Testing: Help improve the quality of Auth N by testing it thoroughly. This includes running automated tests, performing manual testing, and providing feedback on the user experience.

  5. Reviewing Pull Requests: Reviewing pull requests submitted by other contributors is another valuable way to contribute. Provide constructive feedback, test the changes locally if possible, and ensure that the code meets the project's standards and guidelines.

Project Structure and Guidelines​

The Auth N project follows a standard structure to maintain consistency and organization. Here are some key files and directories you should be aware of:

  • Code Owners: Specifies individuals or teams responsible for code reviews and maintenance in specific project areas.

  • Code of Conduct: Outlines expected behavior and guidelines for community participation, fostering inclusivity.

  • Contributing Guide: Provides instructions and standards for project contributions, aiding contributors.

  • Funding Information: Enables specifying project funding details for sponsorships or donations.

  • License: Specifies project distribution terms and conditions for legal clarity.

  • README: Main entry point, providing project overview, installation, and usage guidelines.

  • Security Policy: Outlines procedures for responsibly reporting project security vulnerabilities.

  • Support Guide: Provides information on seeking project support, accessing help channels.

  • TODO List: Lists planned or under consideration project tasks, features, or improvements.

  • GitHub Discussions: Enables community discussions, Q&A, and feedback sharing.