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+Welcome to the OpenAerialMap repository, and thank you for considering to contribute to our project!
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+OpenAerialMap is a community-driven project that aims to provide free and open access to high-quality aerial imagery for humanitarian and development purposes. Every contribution, big or small, can make a difference in achieving this goal.
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+Before you start, please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations for respectful and inclusive behavior within the community.
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+### Reporting Issues
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+If you encounter any issues or bugs while using OpenAerialMap, please check our [GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/hotosm/OpenAerialMap/issues) to see if a similar issue has already been reported. If not, please feel free to create a new issue. Please provide as much detail as possible, including steps to reproduce the issue and any relevant error messages.
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+When reporting an issue, please ensure that it is directed to the relevant sub-repository as OpenAerialMap has several (sub-repositories)[https://github.com/hotosm/OpenAerialMap#repositories] that serve different purposes.
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+### Contributing Code
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+Here are the steps to contribute to the OpenAerialMap:
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+#### 1. Fork the repository
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+Fork creates a copy of the repository in your own GitHub account.
+Go to the [OpenAerialMap repository](https://github.com/hotosm/OpenAerialMap) and click the "Fork" button in the top right corner of the page.
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+#### 2. Clone the forked repository
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+Clone the forked repository to your local machine using the following command:
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+`git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/OpenAerialMap.git`
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+Make sure to replace <your-username> with your GitHub username.
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+#### 3. Create a new branch
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+Create a new branch for your changes using the following command:
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+`git checkout -b branch-name`
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+Make sure to give your branch a descriptive name that reflects the changes you'll be making.
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+#### 4. Make changes
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+Make your changes to the codebase.
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+#### 5. Commit and push
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+Once you've made and tested your changes, commit them to your local branch using the following command:
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+`git commit -m "Add feature"`
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+Make sure to write a descriptive commit message that explains the changes you've made. Then, push your changes to your forked repository using the following command:
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+`git push origin branch-name`
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+#### 6. Submit a pull request
+Go to your forked repository on GitHub and click the "New pull request" button. Select the branch that contains your changes, then click "Create pull request". This will open a new pull request in the OpenAerialMap repository, where you can describe your changes and request that they be merged into the main codebase.
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+That's it! You've now contributed to the OpenAerialMap.