# Contributing to [llms-client] Thank you for considering contributing to [llms-client]! We welcome all contributions that can improve or enhance our project. To ensure a smooth collaboration, please review the following guidelines. ## Table of Contents - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) - [Getting Started](#getting-started) - [Issue Tracker](#issue-tracker) - [Development Workflow](#development-workflow) - [Coding Guidelines](#coding-guidelines) - [Commit Guidelines](#commit-guidelines) - [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct) - [Contact](#contact) ## Prerequisites - [List any prerequisites or requirements here, e.g., programming languages, tools, or libraries.] ## Getting Started Here's the properly formatted Markdown: 1. Fork the repository and clone it locally. 2. Install the necessary dependencies ## Install the necessary dependencies To get started with [Your Project Name], you need to install the required dependencies using npm. Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure you have [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) and [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) installed on your system. 2. Open a terminal or command prompt. 3. Navigate to the project's root directory. 4. Run the following command to install the dependencies: ```shell npm install ``` ## Issue Tracker We use the GitHub issue tracker to manage bug reports, feature requests, and discussions. Please follow these guidelines when submitting issues: - Search for existing issues before opening a new one to avoid duplicates. - Provide a clear and descriptive title and description for the issue. - Include steps to reproduce for bug reports. - Attach relevant screenshots or error messages if applicable. ## Development Workflow To contribute to the project, follow these steps: 1. Create a new branch based on the `main` branch. 2. Make your changes, ensuring adherence to our [coding guidelines](#coding-guidelines). 3. Write tests if applicable and run the existing test suite to ensure everything is working as expected. 4. Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message following our [commit guidelines](#commit-guidelines). 5. Push your branch to your forked repository. 6. Open a pull request against the `main` branch. 7. Participate in the code review process by addressing feedback and discussing the changes if necessary. 8. Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the `main` branch. ## Coding Guidelines - Follow the established coding conventions, style guides, and best practices of the Node.js community. - Maintain consistency in code formatting and naming conventions throughout the project. - Document your code using inline comments and appropriate documentation tools such as JSDoc. - Ensure that your code is modular and follows the principles of separation of concerns. - Use descriptive variable and function names that accurately represent their purpose and functionality. - Write clear and concise code that is easy to understand and maintain. - Avoid the use of global variables whenever possible and encapsulate your code in modules. - Utilize appropriate design patterns and architectural principles to structure your Node.js application. - Make use of the Node.js built-in modules and libraries whenever possible to improve efficiency and performance. - Regularly review and refactor your code to improve its readability, maintainability, and performance. - Write comprehensive and meaningful unit tests to ensure the correctness of your code. - Follow security best practices and sanitize user inputs to prevent security vulnerabilities. - Stay updated with the latest releases and security patches of the Node.js platform and its dependencies. ## Commit Guidelines We follow the [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) specification for our commit messages. Please use the following format for your commits: ``` ():