Contribute

Ways to Contribute

Development

• Fix bugs and issues
• Implement new features
• Optimize performance
• Improve code quality
• Add tests and benchmarks

Documentation

• Write tutorials and guides
• Improve API documentation
• Create examples and demos
• Translate documentation
• Fix typos and errors

Community

• Help answer questions on Discord
• Moderate forums and discussions
• Organize meetups and events
• Create educational content
• Promote SilverBitcoin

Getting Started

1. Fork Repository

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/silver2.0.git cd silver2.0 git remote add upstream https://github.com/silverbitcoin/silver2.0.git

2. Create Branch

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Changes

cargo build cargo test

4. Commit and Push

git add . git commit -m "Add your feature" git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Create Pull Request

Open a PR on GitHub with a clear description of your changes

Code Style Guidelines

• Follow Rust conventions (rustfmt)
• Use meaningful variable names
• Add comments for complex logic
• Write tests for new features
• Keep functions small and focused

Testing Requirements

• All tests must pass: cargo test
• Code must be clippy clean: cargo clippy
• Add tests for new functionality
• Maintain or improve code coverage

Pull Request Process

1. Ensure all tests pass
2. Update documentation if needed
3. Add changelog entry
4. Request review from maintainers
5. Address feedback and comments
6. Merge when approved