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🙌 Contributing to News-Aggregator-v2

Thanks for your interest in contributing to this project! Whether it’s fixing a bug, adding features, or improving docs — your help is appreciated.

⭐ How to Contribute

Step 1: Fork this repository
Step 2: Clone your forked repo
Step 3: Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-name)
Step 4: Make your changes
Step 5: Commit your changes with a clear message
Step 6: Push to your branch (git push origin feature-name)
Step 7: Create a Pull Request (PR)

🔍 Before You Start

Look through existing Issues to avoid duplicates.
Comment on an issue to get it assigned before starting.
Stick to the project’s folder structure and naming conventions.
If adding UI, make sure it’s responsive and clean.

🏷️ Issue Labels

We use labels like:

good first issue – Great for newcomers
easy, medium, hard – Based on complexity
bug, feature, enhancement, UI, backend – Type of contribution

📋 Code Style Guidelines

Keep code clean and well-commented
Follow consistent naming conventions
Test your code before submitting
Don’t commit .env, node_modules, or sensitive files

🙏 Thank You!

Every contribution — big or small — moves this project forward. We're excited to have you on board!