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From: Shivanshu Dwivedi <143759395+shivanshudwivedi@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 8 May 2024 19:27:29 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Create Contributing Instructions

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+# Collaboration Guidelines
+
+Welcome to our project! We're excited to have you contribute. To ensure a smooth collaboration process, we've outlined some guidelines that you should follow when contributing to this project.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before contributing, ensure you have:
+- Installed Git on your machine. [Install Git](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git)
+- A GitHub account. [Sign up here](https://github.com/join)
+
+### Fork and Clone the Repository
+
+To contribute, you'll need to fork the repository and clone it to your machine:
+1. **Fork** the repository by clicking the "Fork" button on the top-right corner of this page.
+2. **Clone** your forked repository to your local machine:
+   \`\`\`bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_FORKED_REPO.git
+   \`\`\`
+3. Set up the upstream remote to the original repository so you can fetch updates:
+   \`\`\`bash
+   git remote add upstream https://github.com/mhsr21/DexM-Movies.git
+   \`\`\`
+
+## Making Changes
+
+### Create a Branch
+
+Always create a new branch for your changes:
+\`\`\`bash
+git checkout -b your-branch-name
+\`\`\`
+
+### Make Your Changes
+
+Implement your changes or improvements. Be sure to:
+- Follow the coding style and conventions already in place.
+- Include comments in your code where necessary.
+
+### Commit Your Changes
+
+Make commits that are small and logically separated:
+\`\`\`bash
+git add .
+git commit -m "A brief description of the changes"
+\`\`\`
+
+### Keep Your Branch Updated
+
+Regularly pull changes from the upstream repository to keep your branch up-to-date:
+\`\`\`bash
+git fetch upstream
+git rebase upstream/main
+\`\`\`
+
+### Push Changes to GitHub
+
+Once you're ready to get feedback or merge, push your branch:
+\`\`\`bash
+git push origin main
+\`\`\`
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request (PR)
+
+Go to the repository on GitHub, and you'll see a prompt to open a pull request. Click the "Compare & pull request" button and:
+1. Ensure the base repository is correct.
+2. Provide a concise and informative title.
+3. Include a detailed description of your changes.
+4. Mention any relevant issue numbers.
+
+## Review and Merge
+
+- Wait for the project maintainers to review your PR. They might request some changes.
+- Once approved, a maintainer will merge your PR.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please follow our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) in all your interactions with the project.
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to open an issue or contact the project maintainers.
+
+Thank you for contributing to our project! We look forward to seeing your contributions.