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 # OpenStreetMap Carto contribution guidelines
 
+## Workflow
+
+We operate the "Fork & Pull" model explained at
+
+https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests
+
+You should fork the project into your own repo, create a topic branch
+there and then make one or more pull requests back to the gravitystorm repository.
+Your pull requests will then be reviewed and discussed.
+
 ## CartoCSS Style Guidelines
 
 * Always specify zoom levels as either >= or < . Don't use = or =< or >
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 Some changes benefit from a review from a wider audience. In most cases some static images are sufficient, but sometimes a demo layer is necessary. pnorman has a private server which can host layers and has some data from parts of the world loaded. Before requesting this in a pull request, make sure that you don't anticipate any more changes to it.
 
-This does not replace reviewing your changes in Tilemill
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+This does not replace reviewing your changes in Tilemill