# Contributing

Guidelines for contributing to ops-db-api.

## Getting Started

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Write tests
5. Submit a pull request

## Code Style

- Follow PEP 8
- Use type hints
- Write docstrings
- Format with black: `black ccat_ops_db_api/`
- Lint with ruff: `ruff check ccat_ops_db_api/`

## Testing

All contributions must include tests:

```bash
pytest
pytest --cov=ccat_ops_db_api
```

## Documentation

Update documentation for:

- New endpoints
- Configuration changes
- API changes
- Breaking changes

## Pull Request Process

1. Ensure tests pass
2. Update documentation
3. Add entry to CHANGELOG
4. Request review
5. Address feedback
6. Await approval and merge

## Questions

For questions, open an issue on GitHub or contact the maintainers.