fluxcd / flux2-multi-tenancy

Contributing to FluxCD/flux2-multi-tenancy

This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for developers interested in contributing to the FluxCD/flux2-multi-tenancy project.

Understanding the Project:

Flux2-multi-tenancy extends the functionality of Flux, a popular GitOps tool for managing Kubernetes applications, by introducing multi-tenancy capabilities. It allows for the creation and management of isolated environments for different teams or users.

Getting Started:

  1. Fork the Repository: Begin by creating a fork of the official FluxCD/flux2-multi-tenancy repository on GitHub. This will give you a personal copy of the project where you can make changes.

  2. Clone Your Fork: Clone your forked repository to your local machine using the following command:

git clone [email protected]:<your-github-username>/flux2-multi-tenancy.git
  1. Set Up the Development Environment:
  • Ensure you have a working Go development environment, including a suitable version of Go (check the project’s go.mod file for the required version).
  • Install the necessary dependencies by running:
make install-dependencies
  1. Familiarize Yourself with the Codebase:
  • Browse through the project’s source code to understand its structure and organization.
  • Pay particular attention to the cmd, pkg, and test directories, which contain the core functionality, package definitions, and test cases respectively.

Identifying Potential Contributions:

  1. Check the Issue Tracker: Explore the project’s issue tracker https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2-multi-tenancy/issues to identify open issues or feature requests. Prioritize issues marked as “good first issue” for a more approachable starting point.

  2. Explore Documentation Gaps: Review the existing documentation and identify areas that need improvement. This could include expanding existing sections, clarifying concepts, or adding new guides for specific features.

  3. Implement New Features: If you have an idea for a new feature or improvement, discuss it with the project maintainers on the issue tracker before starting work.

Making Contributions:

  1. Create a Branch: Branch off from the main branch of your fork to work on your contributions. This will allow you to isolate your changes and easily merge them back into the main branch later.
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

  1. Write Code: Implement your changes following the existing coding style and conventions of the project. Ensure your code is well-documented and includes unit tests.

  2. Run Tests: Thoroughly test your changes using the provided test suite. Ensure that your code passes all existing tests and introduces any new tests for the added functionality.

  3. Commit Changes: Once you are satisfied with your changes, commit them with a descriptive message. Follow the conventional commit format https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/ for consistency:

git add .
git commit -m "feat(multi-tenancy): Add support for multi-cluster deployment"
  1. Push Changes: Push your changes to your forked repository:
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
  1. Create a Pull Request: Create a pull request from your feature branch to the main branch of the original FluxCD/flux2-multi-tenancy repository. Provide a detailed description of your changes, including any relevant context or design decisions.

Review and Feedback:

  • Project maintainers will review your pull request and provide feedback.
  • Be open to constructive feedback and make any necessary adjustments to your code.
  • Engage in discussions with maintainers to address any questions or concerns.

Following Up:

  • Once your pull request is merged, your contribution becomes part of the official FluxCD/flux2-multi-tenancy repository.
  • Celebrate your contribution and continue exploring ways to further enhance the project.

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