contibution.md

Here’s a clear step-by-step guide for contributing to GAME_PLAYER:

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Go to the GAME_PLAYER GitHub repository.
   • Click on the "Fork" button at the top right corner of the page. This will create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account.

2. Clone the Forked Repository:

   • Open your terminal.
   • Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

     git clone https://github.com/your-username/GAME_PLAYER.git

3. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd GAME_PLAYER

4. Install the necessary dependencies for both the client and server:

   cd my-project
   npm install
   Add `.env` VITE_API_KEY=http://localhost:5000/
   npm run dev
   
   cd BACKEND
   npm install
   Add `.env` MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-connection-uri
   npm start

5. Make Your Changes:

   • Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

     git checkout -b your-branch-name

   • Make your changes in the code.
   • Once done, add and commit your changes:

     git add .
     git commit -m "Description of the feature/fix"

6. Push Your Changes:

   • Push the changes to your forked repository:

     git push origin your-branch-name

7. Submit a Pull Request:

   • Go to your forked repository on GitHub.
   • Click on the "Compare & pull request" button.
   • Add a description of your changes and submit the pull request.

8. Review & Merge:

   • Wait for the project maintainers to review your pull request.
   • Once approved, your changes will be merged into the main repository.

Guidelines

• Ensure your code is well-structured and follows the project's code style.
• Write clear commit messages.
• Test your changes before submitting.
• Provide detailed descriptions in your pull requests.

Happy coding!