Contributing to LOOP

Thank you for your interest in contributing to LOOP! We're building this together as a community.

🤝 Code of Conduct

Please read our Code of Conduct before contributing.

🐛 Reporting Issues

• Check existing issues first
• Use issue templates
• Provide clear reproduction steps
• Include relevant logs/screenshots

💡 Proposing Changes

For Specification Changes

1. Open a discussion first
2. Draft an RFC using the template
3. Submit PR with RFC document
4. Community review period (2 weeks)
5. Implementation after approval

For Documentation

1. Fork the repository
2. Make changes in a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request
4. Respond to review feedback

🔧 Development Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/local-loop-io/loop-protocol.git
cd loop-protocol

# Install dependencies (for schema validation)
npm install

# Run tests
npm test

📝 Style Guidelines

• Use clear, descriptive commit messages
• Follow existing formatting
• Add examples for new features
• Update relevant documentation

🚀 Pull Request Process

1. Update CHANGELOG.md
2. Update relevant schemas/examples
3. Ensure all tests pass
4. Request review from maintainers

📜 RFC Process

See rfcs/0000-template.md for the RFC template.

❓ Questions?

• GitHub Discussions or email: alphin@mycel-ai.de

Thank you for helping build the future of circular economy! 🌍

Code of Conduct

Our Pledge

We pledge to make participation in our project a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity.

Our Standards

Positive behavior includes:

• Using welcoming and inclusive language
• Respecting differing viewpoints
• Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
• Focusing on what's best for the community
• Showing empathy towards others

Unacceptable behavior includes:

• Harassment of any kind
• Discriminatory language or actions
• Public or private harassment
• Publishing private information without consent
• Other unprofessional conduct

Enforcement

Project maintainers will remove, edit, or reject contributions that violate this code of conduct. Violations may result in temporary or permanent bans.

Reporting

Report violations to: alphin@mycel-ai.de (GitHub: @alpha912)

Attribution

Based on the Contributor Covenant, version 2.0.