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Contributing

Thank you very much for taking the time for contributing to this project.

Report a Bug

Just open a new issue on GitHub and describe the bug. It helps if your description is detailed. Thank you very much for your contribution!

Suggest a New Feature

Just open a new issue on GitHub and describe the idea. Thank you very much for your contribution!

Pull Requests

I am happy for every pull request, you do not have to follow these guidelines. However, it might help you to understand the project structure and make it easier for me to merge your pull request. Thank you very much for your contribution!

1. Fork & Clone this Project

Start by clicking on the Fork button at the top of the page. Then, clone this repository to your computer.

2. Open the Project

If there is a top-level (PROJECT_NAME).xcodeproj file in the directory, open this file in Xcode (or AppCode). Else, open the Package.swift file.

3. Understand the Project Structure

You will find some top-level files and directories in both app ((PROJECT_NAME).xcodeproj) and package (Package.swift) projects:

  • The README.md file contains a description of the app or package.
  • The Contributors.md file contains the names or user names of all the contributors with a link to their GitHub profile.
  • The LICENSE.md contains an MIT license.
  • CONTRIBUTING.md is this file.
  • Directory Icons that contains PNG and PXD (Pixelmator Pro) files for the images used in the app and guides.
  • Directory Documentation that contains the documentation generated with SourceDocs.

Package Project

In a package project, you will find those directories that contain the Swift code:

  • Sources contains the source code of the project.
    • (PROJECT_NAME) contains the source code of the project.
      • ViewModel contains classes that store information for a part of the project and files related to them.
      • View contains structures that conform to the SwiftUI View protocol and whose main function it is to present content in a view. All of the files here have an additional structure add the bottom of the file that helps preview the views in Xcode.
      • Components contains structures whose main function is to present content but do not conform to the SwiftUI View protocol.
      • Model is the directory for other content.
        • Data contains mainly structures and enumerations that represent a part of the app data, for example, a structure that is used by a view model.
        • Extensions contains all the extensions of types that are not defined in this project.
          • SwiftUI contains extensions to SwiftUI types.
        • Protocols contains all the protocols.
        • View contains data that defines how the content is presented and nothing else.
  • Tests contains code written in Swift for testing the project.
    • (PROJECT_NAME)Tests contains single Swift files for testing the source code or sometimes even entire Xcode projects.

App Project

In an app project, you will find those directories and files:

  • (PROJECT_NAME) contains the source code.
    • (PROJECT_NAME)App.swift contains the structure that conforms to the App protocol and is the entry point of the app.
    • ViewModel contains classes that store information for a part of the project and files related to them.
      • AppModel.swift contains a class that stores information for the whole app.
      • ViewModel.swift contains a class that stores information for one window of the app.
    • View contains structures that conform to the SwiftUI View protocol and whose main function it is to present content in a view. All of the files here have an additional structure add the bottom of the file that helps preview the views in Xcode.
      • ContentView.swift contains the main view for the main window.
    • Components contains structures whose main function is to present content but do not conform to the SwiftUI View protocol.
    • Model is the directory for other content.
      • Data contains mainly structures and enumerations that represent a part of the app data, for example, a structure that is used by a view model.
      • Extensions contains all the extensions of types that are not defined in this project.
        • SwiftUI contains extensions to SwiftUI types.
      • Protocols contains all the protocols.
      • View contains data that defines how the content is presented and nothing else.
    • Assets.xcassets contains the assets for the app.
  • SUMMARY.md is the table of contents for the user documentation.
  • user-manual contains the user documentation.

4. Edit the Code or Docs

Edit the code. Build the code at least once to get warnings for violating the code style. If you add a new type, add documentation in the code. You can also edit the docs’ text or add images.

5. Commit to the Fork

Commit and push the fork.

6. Pull Request

Open GitHub to submit a pull request. Thank you very much for your contribution!