CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to FinTechForge

Thank you for considering contributing to FinTechForge! Whether you're fixing a bug, improving documentation, or adding a new feature — your efforts are appreciated.

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💡 How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository to your GitHub account.
2. Clone your fork:

   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/FinTechForge.git

3. Create a branch (git checkout -b feature/my-new-feature)
4. Make your changes to the codebase.
5. Commit your changes:

   git commit -am "Add some feature"

6. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/my-new-feature

7. Open a Pull Request on the main repository.

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🌱 First-Time Contributors

• Look for issues labeled good first issue or beginner.
• Review the Code of Conduct before participating.
• If you need help, open a discussion in GitHub Discussions.

📚 Code Style

• Node.js & React: Use Prettier and ESLint
• Python: Use Black
• Ensure consistent formatting and linting.

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✅ Pull Request Checklist

• My code follows the style guidelines.
• I performed a self-review.
• I added necessary documentation.