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## Discuss the changes before doing them
- First of all, open an issue in the repository, using the [bug tracker][1],
describing the contribution you'd like to make, the bug you found or any
describing the contribution you would like to make, the bug you found or any
other ideas you have. This will help us to get you started on the right
foot.

- If it makes sense, add the platform and software information (e.g. operating
system, Node.JS version etc), screenshots (so we can see what you're seeing).
system, Node.JS version etc.), screenshots (so we can see what you are
seeing).

- It's recommended to wait for feedback before continuing to next steps. However,
if the issue is clear (e.g. a typo) and the fix is simple, you can continue
and fix it.
- It is recommended to wait for feedback before continuing to next steps.
However, if the issue is clear (e.g. a typo) and the fix is simple, you can
continue and fix it.

## Fixing issues
- Fork the project in your account and create a branch with your fix:
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[code style][2]. If the project contains tests (generally, the `test`
directory), you are encouraged to add a test as well. :memo:

- If the project contains a `package.json` file add yourself in the
`contributors` array (if it doesn't exist, create it):
- If the project contains a `package.json` or a `bower.json` file add yourself
in the `contributors` array (or `authors` in the case of `bower.json`;
if the array does not exist, create it):

```json
{
"contributors": [
"Your Name <[email protected]> (http://your.website)
"Your Name <[email protected]> (http://your.website)"
]
}
```

## Creating a pull request

- Open a pull request, and reference the initial issue in the pull request
message (e.g. *fixes #<your-issue-number*). Write a good description and
message (e.g. *fixes #<your-issue-number>*). Write a good description and
title, so everybody will know what is fixed/improved.

- If it makes sense, add screenshots, gifs etc, so it's easier to see what's
going on.
- If it makes sense, add screenshots, gifs etc., so it is easier to see what
is going on.

## Wait for feedback
Before accepting your contributions, we will review them. You may get feedback
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## Everyone is happy!
Finally, your contributions will be merged, and everyone will be happy! :smile:
Contributions are more than welcome!

Thanks! :sweat_smile:

[1]: https://github.com/IonicaBizau/node-blah/issues

[2]: https://github.com/IonicaBizau/code-style

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