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+## Contributing to AquaGuardians
+We’re excited to have you contribute to the **AquaGuardians** project! Follow these simple steps to get started:
+
+1. **🍴 Fork the Repository**  
+   - Go to the [repository page](https://github.com/tanishaness/AquaGuardians).
+   - Click the *Fork* button (top right) to create a copy in your GitHub account.
+
+2. **💻 Clone Your Fork**  
+   - Open your terminal and run:
+     ```bash
+     git clone https://github.com/your-username/AquaGuardians.git
+     ```
+   - Replace `your-username` with your GitHub username.
+
+3. **🌿 Create a New Branch**  
+   - Create a new branch for your work:
+     ```bash
+     git checkout -b your-branch-name
+     ```
+
+4. **🛠️ Make Your Changes**  
+   - Open the project files in your code editor and implement your changes.
+
+
+5. **✅ Test Your Changes**  
+   - Test your changes locally by running the application and verifying functionality.
+   6. **💬 Commit Your Changes**  
+   - Once ready, commit your changes with a descriptive message:
+     ```bash
+     git add .
+     git commit -m "Added feature X or Fixed issue Y"
+     ```
+
+7. **📤 Push Your Changes**  
+   - Push your changes to your forked repository:
+     ```bash
+     git push origin your-branch-name
+     ```
+
+8. **🔄 Create a Pull Request (PR)**  
+   - Go back to the original repository [here](https://github.com/tanishaness/AquaGuardians).
+   - Click the *Compare & pull request* button, write a short description of your changes, and submit the PR.
+
+9. **🔎 Review Changes**  
+   - The project manager will review your PR, and if approved, your request will be merged.
+
+---
+## 📝 Contribution Guidelines
+- Keep your code clean and well-documented.
+- Stick to best practices for the programming language you are contributing in.
+- Respect the folder structure and organization of the repository.
+
+## 🏆 Contribution Points
+
+All tasks will be assigned various levels based on complexity and required skills. Each level provides different points:
+
+- **🥇 Level 1:** 10 Points  
+- **🥈 Level 2:** 25 Points  
+- **🥉 Level 3:** 45 Points  
+
+## 💻 Code Style
+Please follow the existing code style in the project. Consistent code style helps maintain readability and makes it easier for everyone to contribute. Ensure that your code passes all linting and formatting checks before submitting.
+
+## 🧪 Writing Tests
+If you’re adding a new feature or fixing a bug, please include tests to ensure that your changes don’t break existing functionality. Tests should be written using the existing testing framework in the project.
+
+## 📖 Documentation
+If your contribution changes how the package works, please update the relevant documentation. This includes updating comments, README files, and other markdown files as needed.
+
+## 🐞 Reporting Issues
+If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please open an issue in the repository to discuss it.
+
+
+Thank you for your contributions! Together, we can build something amazing. ✨