benhall / flask-demo

Contributing to benhall/flask-demo

This guide provides an overview of how to contribute to the benhall/flask-demo project. While there is no official contributing guide provided by the project, this document will outline a practical approach based on the project’s structure and tools.

Understanding the Project

The flask-demo project appears to be a Flask application, built with Python and utilizing a Makefile for automation tasks.

Contributing Steps

  1. Fork the Repository:
  • Navigate to the project’s GitHub repository: https://github.com/benhall/flask-demo/
  • Click the “Fork” button in the upper-right corner to create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.
  1. Clone your Fork:
  • On your local machine, use Git to clone your forked repository:
git clone [email protected]:<your_username>/flask-demo.git

Replace <your_username> with your actual GitHub username.

  1. Set up the Development Environment:
  • Navigate to the project directory:
cd flask-demo
  • Install the project’s dependencies:
make install
  1. Create a New Branch:
  • Before making any changes, create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
git checkout -b <branch_name>

Replace <branch_name> with a descriptive name for your changes.

  1. Make Changes:
  • Modify the codebase according to your contribution.
  1. Run Tests:
  • Ensure your changes don’t break existing functionality by running the tests:
make test
  1. Code Coverage:
  • You can view detailed code coverage reports to ensure you are testing your code thoroughly:
make coverage-single
  1. Commit Your Changes:
  • Stage your modified files:
git add .
  • Commit your changes with a clear and concise message:
git commit -m "A descriptive message about your changes"
  1. Push to your Fork:
  • Push your branch to your forked repository:
git push origin <branch_name>
  1. Create a Pull Request:
  • Navigate to your forked repository on GitHub.
  • Click on the “Pull Requests” tab.
  • Click the “New pull request” button.
  • Select your branch as the “head” and the project’s main branch (likely “main”) as the “base”.
  • Provide a clear and detailed description of your changes in the pull request.
  • Click “Create pull request”.

Additional Tips

  • Read the Project’s Documentation: While not explicitly mentioned, there might be documentation that provides further guidance on contributing to the project. Explore the project’s GitHub repository for any available documentation files.
  • Follow the Existing Code Style: Pay attention to the existing code style and conventions used within the project. Ensure your changes maintain consistency.
  • Stay Active and Contribute: Continuously contribute to the project, engage with the community, and participate in discussions to foster a collaborative environment.

By following these steps, you can actively contribute to the benhall/flask-demo project and help improve its functionality.