# Contributing

When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish
to make via issue, email, or any other method with the owners of this repository
before making a change.

Please note we have a [code of conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md), please follow it
in all your interactions with the project.

Please see our [DEVELOPMENT.md](./DEVELOPMENT.md) to set up your environment

## Pull Request Process

1. Ensure any install or build dependencies are removed before the end of the
   layer when doing a build.
2. Update the README.md with details of changes to the interface.
3. You may merge the Pull Request in once you have the sign-off from the
   `CODEOWNERS`, or if you do not have permission to do that, you may request
   the second reviewer to merge it for you.

## Request for Comments and Reporting a bug Process

1. Create a new issue and select the appropriate template
2. Try your best to fill out the template, although not all sections are
   required
3. It may take a few days for someone to get back to you, please be patient.
4. When commenting on another RFC or BUG report please do not use `+1` or single
   emoji comments, always try to add value to the discussion