# Contributing

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project! This guide will help you get started with the development process.

## Development Workflow

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new branch: `git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name`
3. Make your changes
4. Check and fix code style and formatting issues: `make lint`
5. Run checks: `make test`
6. Build the project: `make build`
7. Commit your changes using the conventions below
8. Push your branch to your fork
9. Open a pull request

## Commit Message Conventions

We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) for clear and structured commit messages:

- `feat:` New features
- `fix:` Bug fixes
- `docs:` Documentation changes
- `style:` Code style changes (formatting, etc.)
- `refactor:` Code changes that neither fix bugs nor add features
- `perf:` Performance improvements
- `test:` Adding or updating tests
- `chore:` Maintenance tasks, dependencies, etc.

## Pull Request Guidelines

1. Update documentation if needed
2. Ensure all tests pass
3. Address any feedback from code reviews
4. Once approved, your PR will be merged

## Code of Conduct & Security

Please be respectful and constructive in all interactions within our community and follow the [CODE_OF_CONDUCT](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) and [SECURITY](SECURITY.md) guidelines.

## Questions?

If you have any questions, please [open an issue](https://github.com/foomo/fender/issues/new) for discussion.