benhall / golang-demo

Contributing to benhall/golang-demo

This guide outlines how to contribute to the benhall/golang-demo project.

Understanding the Project

The project appears to be a Go application using Docker for building and running the application. The application is likely a simple HTTP server.

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository: Create your own copy of the repository by clicking the “Fork” button on the GitHub project page. This allows you to make changes without affecting the original project.

  2. Clone your fork: Clone your forked repository to your local machine using git clone <your_fork_url>.

  3. Create a branch: Create a new branch for your contribution using git checkout -b feature-name. This ensures your changes are isolated and can be easily reviewed.

  4. Make your changes:

  • Bug fixes: Identify and fix bugs within the codebase.
  • Feature additions: Implement new features as defined by the project’s requirements.
  • Documentation improvements: Update documentation to be clear, accurate, and comprehensive.
  • Testing: Write tests to cover the new code you’ve added or the bug you’ve fixed. Ensure existing tests still pass.

  1. Commit your changes: Commit your changes with descriptive commit messages explaining what you changed and why. Use git add . to stage your changes, then git commit -m "Your commit message" to commit them.

  2. Push to your fork: Push your changes to your forked repository using git push origin feature-name.

  3. Create a pull request: On GitHub, go to your fork and open a pull request (PR) against the original repository. Clearly describe the changes you made and the rationale behind them.

  4. Address feedback: The project maintainers may review your PR and provide feedback. Address any requests or suggestions they have.

Building and Running the Project Locally

You can build and run the project locally to test your changes:

  1. Build the Docker image: docker build -t golang-demo .
  2. Run the Docker container: docker run --name=golang-http-demo -p 8082:8080 -itd golang-demo

To send an HTTP request to the running container: curl localhost:8082

Testing

To run the tests:

  • If tests are defined in the go.mod file: go test

CI/CD

The CI/CD configuration for the project is not provided, so it is unclear how the project currently handles build, test, and deployment. If you intend to make changes that affect the CI/CD pipeline, familiarize yourself with the existing configuration and follow the same approach to ensure your changes work smoothly.

Project Contribution Guidelines

As there are no existing contribution guidelines, follow the general principles of good coding practices, test-driven development, and clear and concise communication. Aim to make your changes clear, well-documented, and easy to review.

Remember to be respectful and collaborative throughout the contribution process.