Licensing and Contributing for Timoni
Overview
This documentation page outlines the licensing terms and conditions for the Timoni project, as well as guidelines for contributing to the project via GitHub pull requests.
What is Licensing and Contributing?
Licensing refers to the legal terms that dictate how a software project can be used, modified, and distributed. In the context of open-source software, licensing determines the rights of individuals and organizations to contribute to and use the project.
Contributing refers to the process of submitting changes or additions to a project, typically through a version control system like GitHub. Contributions can include bug fixes, new features, documentation improvements, and more.
Why is Licensing and Contributing important?
Understanding the licensing terms for a project is crucial for anyone looking to use, modify, or distribute the software. It ensures that everyone involved is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Contributing to a project allows individuals to collaborate on software development, share knowledge, and improve the overall quality of the project. It also provides an opportunity for developers to gain experience and build their portfolios.
Timoni Licensing
The Timoni project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. This license allows users to:
- Use the software for any purpose, including commercial applications
- Modify and distribute the software, including derivative works
- Grant sublicenses to others
Users are required to include the original copyright, disclaimer, and license terms in all copies or substantial portions of the software.
Learn more about the Apache 2.0 License
Contributing to Timoni
To contribute to the Timoni project, follow these steps:
Fork the repository: Use the “Fork” button on the project’s GitHub page to create a copy of the repository under your own GitHub account.
Clone the repository: Use
git cloneto clone the forked repository to your local machine.Create a new branch: Create a new branch for your changes using
git checkout -b <branch-name>.Make changes: Make your modifications to the codebase in your new branch.
Commit changes: Use
git addandgit committo commit your changes to the new branch.Push changes: Use
git push origin <branch-name>to push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub.Create a pull request: Go to your forked repository on GitHub and create a new pull request against the original Timoni repository.
Wait for review: The maintainers of the Timoni project will review your pull request and provide feedback or suggestions for improvements.
Learn more about contributing to open-source projects on GitHub
