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Rules

  1. Read the Documentation:

    • Before using or contributing to a project, thoroughly read the documentation to understand its features, dependencies, and instructions for installation and usage.

  2. Follow Contribution Guidelines:

    • Each open source project usually has contribution guidelines (CONTRIBUTING.md). Follow these guidelines to make pull requests, report bugs, and propose improvements.

  3. Respect the License:

    • Make sure to understand and respect the project's license. Use the code in accordance with the terms set by the repository's creator.

  4. Provide Constructive Feedback:

    • When reporting bugs or requesting new features, provide clear and constructive feedback. Detail the issues and your suggestions with concrete examples.

  5. Contribute Actively:

    • If you find the project useful, consider contributing with code, documentation, translations, or anything else that can improve the repository.

  6. Leave a Star:

    • Before requesting new features, show your appreciation by leaving a star on the repository on GitHub. This helps increase the project's visibility and motivates the developers.

  7. Promote the Project:

    • Share the project on social media, blogs, or among your colleagues to increase its visibility and attract new users and contributors.

  8. Participate in the Community:

    • Join the project's forums, discussion groups, or chat channels. Participate in discussions, ask questions, and offer your help to other community members.

  9. Acknowledge the Developers' Efforts:

    • Publicly thank the developers for their work. Positive comments, thank-you emails, and mentions on social media can make a big difference in motivating contributors.

  10. Be Patient and Respect Timelines:

    • Remember that most open source developers work voluntarily in their free time. Be patient with response times and respect their work and commitment.

  11. Become a Sponsor:

    • If you use open source software and it is important for your activity, consider becoming a sponsor. Financial support helps sustain and grow the project.