# Contributing Guidelines Thank you for your interest in contributing to the CodeXchange AI project! This document provides guidelines and instructions for contributing to the project. ## How to Contribute 1. Fork the repository 2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`) 3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`) 4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`) 5. Open a Pull Request ## Development Workflow 1. Check the issues page for open tasks or create a new issue for the feature/bug you want to work on 2. Assign yourself to the issue 3. Implement your changes following the best practices outlined below 4. Write tests for your changes 5. Update documentation as needed 6. Submit a pull request referencing the issue ## Best Practices ### Code Style - Follow existing patterns for consistency - Follow PEP 8 style guidelines for Python code - Use descriptive variable and function names - Add type hints for all new functions - Keep functions small and focused on a single responsibility - Use docstrings for all public functions and classes ### Error Handling - Add comprehensive error handling - Use specific exception types - Provide helpful error messages - Log errors with appropriate context ### Logging - Include detailed logging - Use the existing logging framework - Log at appropriate levels (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR) - Include relevant context in log messages ### Documentation - Update documentation for any changes - Document new features, configuration options, and APIs - Keep the README and docs directory in sync - Use clear, concise language ### Testing - Write unit tests for new functionality - Ensure all tests pass before submitting a PR - Test edge cases and error conditions - Aim for good test coverage ## Pull Request Process 1. Ensure your code follows the style guidelines 2. Update documentation as needed 3. Include tests for new functionality 4. Link the PR to any related issues 5. Wait for code review and address any feedback ## Code Review All submissions require review. We use GitHub pull requests for this purpose: 1. Reviewers will check code quality, test coverage, and documentation 2. Address any comments or requested changes 3. Once approved, maintainers will merge your PR ## Acknowledgments We would like to thank the following organizations and projects that make CodeXchange AI possible: - OpenAI for GPT models - Anthropic for Claude - Google for Gemini - DeepSeek and GROQ for their AI models - The Gradio team for the web interface framework ## License By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's MIT License.