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| 1 | +# Contributing to Design Patterns and Frameworks |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +Thank you for your interest in contributing to this educational project! 🎓 |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +This project aims to provide comprehensive, professional-grade implementations of design patterns with extensive documentation and testing. We welcome contributions that enhance the educational value, code quality, or documentation. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## 📋 Table of Contents |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct) |
| 10 | +- [Getting Started](#getting-started) |
| 11 | +- [Development Process](#development-process) |
| 12 | +- [Contribution Guidelines](#contribution-guidelines) |
| 13 | +- [Documentation Standards](#documentation-standards) |
| 14 | +- [Testing Requirements](#testing-requirements) |
| 15 | +- [Pull Request Process](#pull-request-process) |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## 🤝 Code of Conduct |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +This project follows a professional and respectful code of conduct. Please be respectful to all contributors and maintain a positive learning environment. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## 🚀 Getting Started |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +### Prerequisites |
| 24 | +- Java 8 or higher |
| 25 | +- Apache Maven 3.6+ |
| 26 | +- Git |
| 27 | +- IDE (IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code recommended) |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +### Setup |
| 30 | +1. Fork the repository |
| 31 | +2. Clone your fork: `git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/design-patterns-frameworks.git` |
| 32 | +3. Navigate to project: `cd "Design Pattern et Frameworks"` |
| 33 | +4. Compile: `mvn clean compile` |
| 34 | +5. Verify installation: `java -cp "target/classes" ch.hearc.patterns.Main` |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +## 🔄 Development Process |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +1. **Choose an Issue**: Look for open issues or create a new one |
| 39 | +2. **Create a Branch**: Use descriptive branch names (`feature/add-new-pattern`, `fix/bug-description`) |
| 40 | +3. **Make Changes**: Follow the coding standards |
| 41 | +4. **Test Thoroughly**: Ensure all tests pass |
| 42 | +5. **Update Documentation**: Add or update relevant docs |
| 43 | +6. **Submit Pull Request**: Follow the PR template |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +## 📝 Contribution Guidelines |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### Code Style |
| 48 | +- Follow Java naming conventions |
| 49 | +- Use meaningful variable and method names |
| 50 | +- Add JavaDoc comments for public APIs |
| 51 | +- Keep methods focused on single responsibilities |
| 52 | +- Use proper exception handling |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +### Pattern Implementation Standards |
| 55 | +- Implement complete pattern structure |
| 56 | +- Include real-world usage examples |
| 57 | +- Add performance considerations |
| 58 | +- Ensure thread safety where applicable |
| 59 | +- Provide comprehensive error handling |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +### Example Structure for New Patterns |
| 62 | +```java |
| 63 | +package ch.hearc.patterns.category; |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +/** |
| 66 | + * [Pattern Name] Pattern Implementation |
| 67 | + * |
| 68 | + * [Detailed description of the pattern] |
| 69 | + * |
| 70 | + * @author Your Name |
| 71 | + * @version 1.0 |
| 72 | + */ |
| 73 | +public class PatternName { |
| 74 | + // Implementation here |
| 75 | +} |
| 76 | +``` |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +## 📚 Documentation Standards |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +### Pattern Documentation |
| 81 | +Each pattern must have: |
| 82 | +- **Purpose and Motivation**: Why and when to use the pattern |
| 83 | +- **Structure**: Class diagram and relationships |
| 84 | +- **Implementation**: Code examples and explanations |
| 85 | +- **Usage Examples**: Real-world scenarios |
| 86 | +- **Benefits and Trade-offs**: Performance considerations |
| 87 | +- **Related Patterns**: Connections to other patterns |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +### Documentation Files |
| 90 | +- Update `docs/PATTERN_INDEX.md` for new patterns |
| 91 | +- Create individual pattern documentation in `docs/` |
| 92 | +- Update main README.md if needed |
| 93 | +- Maintain table of contents accuracy |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +## 🧪 Testing Requirements |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +### Unit Tests |
| 98 | +- Test all public methods |
| 99 | +- Include edge cases and error conditions |
| 100 | +- Use descriptive test names |
| 101 | +- Achieve high code coverage |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +### Integration Tests |
| 104 | +- Test pattern combinations |
| 105 | +- Verify end-to-end functionality |
| 106 | +- Include performance benchmarks |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +### Test Structure |
| 109 | +```java |
| 110 | +public class PatternTest { |
| 111 | + @Test |
| 112 | + public void testPatternFunctionality() { |
| 113 | + // Arrange |
| 114 | + // Act |
| 115 | + // Assert |
| 116 | + } |
| 117 | +} |
| 118 | +``` |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +## 🔄 Pull Request Process |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +1. **Update CHANGELOG.md**: Add your changes to the unreleased section |
| 123 | +2. **Update Documentation**: Ensure all docs reflect your changes |
| 124 | +3. **Run Tests**: All tests must pass locally |
| 125 | +4. **Code Review**: Request review from maintainers |
| 126 | +5. **Merge**: Maintainers will merge approved PRs |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | +### PR Template |
| 129 | +``` |
| 130 | +## Description |
| 131 | +Brief description of changes |
| 132 | +
|
| 133 | +## Type of Change |
| 134 | +- [ ] New pattern implementation |
| 135 | +- [ ] Bug fix |
| 136 | +- [ ] Documentation update |
| 137 | +- [ ] Performance improvement |
| 138 | +- [ ] Test addition |
| 139 | +
|
| 140 | +## Testing |
| 141 | +- [ ] Unit tests added/updated |
| 142 | +- [ ] Integration tests pass |
| 143 | +- [ ] Manual testing completed |
| 144 | +
|
| 145 | +## Documentation |
| 146 | +- [ ] README updated |
| 147 | +- [ ] Pattern docs added/updated |
| 148 | +- [ ] CHANGELOG updated |
| 149 | +``` |
| 150 | + |
| 151 | +## 🎯 Areas for Contribution |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +### High Priority |
| 154 | +- Additional design pattern implementations |
| 155 | +- Performance optimizations |
| 156 | +- Thread safety improvements |
| 157 | +- Enhanced error handling |
| 158 | + |
| 159 | +### Medium Priority |
| 160 | +- More comprehensive testing |
| 161 | +- Additional documentation examples |
| 162 | +- Code refactoring and cleanup |
| 163 | +- Performance monitoring enhancements |
| 164 | + |
| 165 | +### Low Priority |
| 166 | +- UI improvements (if applicable) |
| 167 | +- Additional language support |
| 168 | +- Integration with other frameworks |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +## 📞 Getting Help |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +- **Issues**: Use GitHub issues for bugs and feature requests |
| 173 | +- **Discussions**: Use GitHub discussions for questions |
| 174 | +- **Documentation**: Check the `docs/` directory first |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +## 🙏 Recognition |
| 177 | + |
| 178 | +Contributors will be recognized in: |
| 179 | +- CHANGELOG.md for significant contributions |
| 180 | +- README.md contributors section |
| 181 | +- GitHub repository contributors |
| 182 | + |
| 183 | +Thank you for contributing to this educational resource! 🚀 |
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