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+# Contributing to BonkeyWonkers
+
+1. All contributions must pass built in checks.
+   A. you can test the majority by running `pre-commit -a` before submitting the
+   PR.
+2. All contributions should leverage open source tools.
+3. Contributions should be tested in `Code Spaces` to make sure that all previous
+   contributions still work.
+4. If you add an exercise add the setup for `Code Space` to insure it works on launch.
+5. New exercises should have a README.md file in the new folder.
+   A. The README.md should be linked to from the README.md in the root of the repo.
+   B. The README.md should have a link to the previous exercise.
+   C. The README.md should explain the exercise and steps to be performed when
+      doing it.