wp-fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/.wiki/Contributing.md

Contributing

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the "Fix 'Plugin file does not exist' Notices" plugin! This page provides guidelines and instructions for contributing to the project.

Ways to Contribute

There are many ways to contribute to the project:

• Reporting Bugs: If you find a bug, please report it using the GitHub issue tracker.
• Suggesting Features: Have an idea for a new feature? Share it using the GitHub issue tracker.
• Writing Code: Contribute code by fixing bugs or implementing new features.
• Improving Documentation: Help improve the documentation by fixing errors or adding new content.
• Testing: Test the plugin in different environments and report any issues.
• Translating: Help translate the plugin into different languages.

Getting Started

Setting Up the Development Environment

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Clone your fork to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/wp-fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices.git
   

3. Add the original repository as a remote:

   git remote add upstream https://github.com/wpallstars/wp-fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices.git
   

4. Create a new branch for your changes:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   

Development Workflow

1. Make your changes to the code or documentation.
2. Test your changes thoroughly.
3. Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message:

   git commit -m "Add feature: your feature description"
   

4. Push your changes to your fork:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
   

5. Create a pull request from your fork to the original repository.

Coding Standards

Please follow these coding standards when contributing code:

• Follow the WordPress Coding Standards.
• Use meaningful variable and function names.
• Add comments to explain complex code sections.
• Write unit tests for new features or bug fixes when possible.
• Ensure your code is compatible with PHP 7.0 and above.
• Test your code with WordPress 5.0 and above.

Pull Request Guidelines

When submitting a pull request:

1. Provide a clear and descriptive title.
2. Include a detailed description of the changes.
3. Reference any related issues using the GitHub issue number (e.g., "Fixes #123").
4. Ensure your code passes all tests.
5. Update documentation if necessary.
6. Include screenshots or GIFs for UI changes if applicable.

Reporting Bugs

When reporting bugs:

1. Use the GitHub issue tracker.
2. Provide a clear and descriptive title.
3. Describe the steps to reproduce the bug.
4. Include information about your environment:
   • WordPress version
   • PHP version
   • Browser and version
   • Operating system
5. Include screenshots or error messages if applicable.
6. Describe the expected behavior and the actual behavior.

Suggesting Features

When suggesting features:

1. Use the GitHub issue tracker.
2. Provide a clear and descriptive title.
3. Describe the feature in detail.
4. Explain why the feature would be useful to users.
5. Include mockups or examples if applicable.

Documentation Contributions

When contributing to documentation:

1. Follow the existing documentation style and format.
2. Use clear and concise language.
3. Include examples where appropriate.
4. Check for spelling and grammar errors.
5. Update the table of contents if necessary.

Translation Contributions

To contribute translations:

1. Use the WordPress translation platform if the plugin is hosted there.
2. Alternatively, you can create a pull request with translation files.
3. Ensure translations are accurate and maintain the meaning of the original text.

Code of Conduct

Please note that this project is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By participating in this project, you agree to abide by its terms.

License

By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's GPL-2.0+ license.