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+First off, THANK YOU for considering to contribute to the OpenAerialMap repository. Every contribution is valuable and helps improve our tools. Don't forget to review the Code of Conduct before contributing!
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+### Reporting Issues
+If you encounter any issues or bugs while using OAM, please check our [GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/hotosm/OpenAerialMap/issues), for there might be an open issue addressing the bug. If you don't find one, you can open an issue. Please include as much detail as possible, including steps to reproduce the issue and any relevant error messages.
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+### Contributing Code
+Here are the steps to contribute to the OpenAerialMap:
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+#### 1. Fork the repository
+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
+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
+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
+Make your changes to the codebase.
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+#### 5. Commit and push
+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.