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+# Contributing to Threads Clone
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to Threads Clone! We welcome your suggestions, bug reports, and contributions to make this project better.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Fork this repository.
+2. Clone the forked repository to your local machine:
+
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/your-username/threads_clone.git
+    ```
+
+3. Make and test your changes.
+4. Create a pull request to submit your changes.
+
+## Development Setup
+
+To set up the development environment, follow these steps:
+
+1. Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) and [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/).
+2. Navigate to the project directory:
+
+    ```bash
+    cd threads_clone
+    ```
+
+3. Install dependencies:
+
+    ```bash
+    npm install
+    ```
+
+4. Start the development server:
+
+    ```bash
+    npm start
+    ```
+
+5. Open your browser and visit [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to view the application.
+
+## Making Changes
+
+1. Create a new branch for your changes:
+
+    ```bash
+    git checkout -b feature/my-feature
+    ```
+
+2. Make your changes and test thoroughly.
+
+3. Commit your changes with a meaningful commit message:
+
+    ```bash
+    git commit -m "Add feature: my feature description"
+    ```
+
+4. Push your branch to your fork:
+
+    ```bash
+    git push origin feature/my-feature
+    ```
+
+5. Open a pull request against the main repository.
+
+## Code Style
+
+Please follow the coding conventions used in the existing codebase. Ensure your code is well-documented, and include tests for new features or bug fixes.
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+1. Open a pull request with a clear title and description.
+2. Provide a summary of your changes and the motivation for them.
+3. Ensure your code passes the automated tests.
+
+## Issues
+
+If you find any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue on the [Issues](https://github.com/bedirhantong/threads_clone/issues) page.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please review our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) before participating in this project.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to Threads Clone, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+Thank you for your contribution!