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# Contributing to NotAlterra
Thanks for considering a contribution. NotAlterra is maintained by a single
developer and every improvement — code, documentation, design, or testing —
is appreciated.
## Getting Started
1. **Fork** the repository and clone it locally.
2. **Build** with `cargo build`.
3. **Run the test suite** with `cargo test`.
4. **Read the docs** at [https://forkless.github.io/NotAlterra/notalterra/](https://forkless.github.io/NotAlterra/notalterra/).
## Making Changes
- Work on a **feature branch** from `master`.
- Keep changes focused — one logical change per pull request.
- Write or update **inline documentation** for any new or modified function.
The check script `python3 tests/_check.py` enforces 100% doc coverage.
- Add **tests** for new behaviour. Integration tests live in `tests/`,
unit tests are inline in `src/`.
- Run `cargo fmt` before committing if you have `rustfmt` installed.
## Commit Convention
Commits should be atomic and descriptive. No strict format required, but
clear messages help reviewers. Example:
```
Add timeout to save-folder discovery scan
The scan can hang on slow network shares. Added a
5-second per-drive timeout with a warning to the user.
```
## Pull Requests
1. Push your branch and open a PR against `master`.
2. GitHub Actions will run checks and tests automatically.
3. A maintainer will review within a few days.
4. All PRs must pass CI before merging.
## Code of Conduct
Be respectful. Be constructive. Assume good intent.
NotAlterra is a small project built by someone learning as they go.
Questions are welcome, patience is appreciated, and kindness is
non-negotiable.
## AI-Assisted Contributions
NotAlterra uses agentic AI tools in its development process. If you use AI
assistance in your contribution:
- **Review everything** the AI generates before submitting.
- **Do not** submit AI-generated changes you do not understand.
- **Disclose** significant AI usage in your PR description.
- The same quality standards apply regardless of how code is generated.
## Need Help?
Open a [discussion](https://github.com/forkless/NotAlterra/discussions) or
file an issue with the "question" label. No question is too basic.