Community and Contributing for OpenTelemetry .NET
This documentation outlines the process for contributing to the OpenTelemetry .NET project, including community guidelines, contributing process, and meeting schedules.
What is Community and Contributing?
According to the OpenTelemetry .NET documentation, the project welcomes contributions from the community. The OpenTelemetry .NET GitHub repository is the primary location for development and collaboration.
Why is Community and Contributing important?
Open source projects thrive on community involvement and contributions. By participating in the OpenTelemetry .NET project, you can help improve the codebase, add new features, and ensure the project remains relevant and useful for the developer community.
Community Guidelines
The OpenTelemetry project follows a set of community guidelines to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors.
Contributing Process
The OpenTelemetry .NET project uses GitHub for issue tracking and code contributions. To contribute, follow these steps:
Find an issue: Browse the OpenTelemetry .NET GitHub issues page to find an existing issue that aligns with your area of expertise or create a new issue if one doesn’t exist.
Prepare your environment: Set up your development environment by following the Getting Started guide.
Make changes: Make your changes in a new branch based on the issue. Be sure to follow the contributing guidelines.
Submit a pull request: Once you’ve made your changes, submit a pull request against the
mainbranch. The project maintainers will review your changes and provide feedback.
Meeting Schedules
The OpenTelemetry project holds regular meetings for community members and contributors. Check the OpenTelemetry community calendar for upcoming events.
