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+# Contributing to fblogin
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+Thank you for your interest in contributing to fblogin! We welcome contributions from the community. Please review the guidelines below before submitting issues or pull requests.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please adhere to the [Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/) in all interactions.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Issues
+- If you discover a bug or have a feature request, please first check the existing issues.
+- When reporting a bug, include detailed steps to reproduce, logs (if applicable), and a description of your system configuration.
+
+### Submitting Patches
+1. **Fork** the repository and create a new branch (naming it descriptively, e.g., `feature/biometric-enhancement`).
+2. **Code Standards:**  
+   - Follow the existing coding style (indentation, naming, etc.).
+   - Write clear, concise commit messages.
+3. **Testing:**  
+   - Ensure your changes compile without warnings.
+   - Add tests if possible, and verify the functionality on a system with the relevant hardware (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, framebuffer).
+4. **Documentation:**  
+   - Update or add documentation as needed (see below for additional docs).
+5. **Pull Request:**  
+   - Submit your pull request to the main branch with a description of your changes and the problem they address.
+
+## Documentation Contributions
+- Contributions to improving the README, INSTALL instructions, or technical documentation (e.g., ARCHITECTURE.md) are welcome.
+- If you propose a significant change, please discuss it in an issue first.
+
+## Additional Resources
+- [GitHub Flow](https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/)
+- [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/)
+
+Thank you for helping make fblogin better!
+