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+# Contributing to Core Web
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Core Web! We welcome contributions from the community and are excited to work with you.
+
+## 📋 Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](Code-of-Conduct.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
+
+## 🛡️ Security Contributions
+
+If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow our [Security Policy](Security.md) rather than submitting a public issue. We take security seriously and appreciate responsible disclosure.
+
+## 🎯 How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+If you find a bug, please open an issue on GitHub with:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title
+- A detailed description of the problem
+- Steps to reproduce the issue
+- Expected vs. actual behavior
+- Any relevant code snippets or error messages
+- Environment information (OS, Rust version, etc.)
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+We welcome ideas for new features or improvements. Please open an issue with:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title
+- A detailed explanation of the enhancement
+- The motivation for the change
+- Any implementation ideas you might have
+- Examples of how the feature would be used
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix
+3. Make your changes
+4. Add tests if applicable
+5. Ensure all tests pass
+6. Update documentation as needed
+7. Submit a pull request
+
+#### Pull Request Guidelines
+
+- Keep changes focused and atomic
+- Write clear commit messages
+- Follow the existing code style
+- Include tests for new functionality
+- Update documentation when necessary
+- Reference any related issues in your PR description
+
+## 🛠️ Development Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before you start contributing, ensure you have:
+
+- **Rust** (latest stable version) - [Install Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install)
+- **Docker and Docker Compose** - [Install Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/)
+- **Git** - [Install Git](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git)
+
+### Cloning the Repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/your-org/core-web.git
+cd core-web
+```
+
+### Setting Up the Development Environment
+
+1. Start the development services:
+   ```bash
+   ./scripts/dev-up.sh
+   ```
+
+2. Build the project:
+   ```bash
+   cargo build
+   ```
+
+3. Run tests to ensure everything is working:
+   ```bash
+   cargo test
+   ```
+
+## 📝 Code Style
+
+We follow the Rust community's standard code style. Please ensure your code:
+
+- Passes `cargo fmt` for formatting
+- Passes `cargo clippy` for linting
+- Includes appropriate documentation comments
+- Follows Rust naming conventions
+- Uses meaningful variable and function names
+
+### Formatting
+
+Run the formatter before committing:
+```bash
+cargo fmt
+```
+
+### Linting
+
+Check for linting issues:
+```bash
+cargo clippy --all-targets --all-features
+```
+
+### Documentation
+
+- All public functions, structs, and traits should have documentation comments
+- Use examples in documentation when helpful
+- Keep documentation up to date with code changes
+
+## 🧪 Testing
+
+All contributions should include tests. We use:
+
+- **Unit tests** for individual functions and modules
+- **Integration tests** for larger components
+- **End-to-end tests** for critical user workflows
+
+### Running Tests
+
+Run all tests:
+```bash
+cargo test
+```
+
+Run tests for a specific crate:
+```bash
+cd crates/core-analytics
+cargo test
+```
+
+Run tests with specific features:
+```bash
+cargo test --features "http3,otel"
+```
+
+### Writing Tests
+
+- Place unit tests in the same file as the code they test (in `#[cfg(test)]` modules)
+- Place integration tests in the `tests/` directory
+- Use `testcontainers` for database integration tests
+- Use `proptest` for property-based testing
+- Use `insta` for snapshot testing
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+### Updating Documentation
+
+When making changes that affect documentation:
+
+1. Update relevant Markdown files
+2. Update code comments and docstrings
+3. Update the wiki pages if necessary
+4. Ensure all links are still valid
+
+### Building Documentation
+
+Build the documentation locally:
+```bash
+cargo doc --no-deps --all-features
+```
+
+Open the documentation:
+```bash
+cargo doc --no-deps --all-features --open
+```
+
+## 🔧 Code Review Process
+
+All submissions, including submissions by project members, require review. We use GitHub pull requests for this purpose.
+
+### Review Process
+
+1. **Submission**: Create a pull request with your changes
+2. **Automated Checks**: CI pipeline runs tests and checks
+3. **Review**: Maintainers review the code
+4. **Feedback**: Address any feedback from reviewers
+5. **Approval**: PR is approved and merged
+
+### Code Review Guidelines
+
+- Reviewers should focus on code correctness, maintainability, and performance
+- Provide constructive feedback with explanations
+- Consider the broader impact of changes
+- Ensure tests and documentation are adequate
+- Check for security considerations
+
+## 🔄 Branch Protection
+
+The main branch is protected with required status checks and code reviews. For more information, see the [Branch Protection Guide](https://github.com/your-org/core-web/blob/main/docs/branch-protection-guide.md).
+
+## 📦 Dependency Management
+
+### Adding Dependencies
+
+When adding new dependencies:
+
+1. Choose well-maintained, popular crates when possible
+2. Check for security vulnerabilities
+3. Consider the license compatibility
+4. Update `Cargo.lock` by running `cargo update`
+
+### Updating Dependencies
+
+Regularly update dependencies to get security fixes and improvements:
+
+```bash
+cargo update
+```
+
+Check for outdated dependencies:
+```bash
+cargo outdated
+```
+
+## 🐛 Debugging
+
+### Logging
+
+Use the built-in logging system for debugging:
+
+```rust
+use tracing::{info, debug, warn, error};
+
+info!("Processing user request");
+debug!("User ID: {}", user_id);
+warn!("Deprecated API usage");
+error!("Failed to process request: {}", error);
+```
+
+### Profiling
+
+Enable profiling for performance analysis:
+
+```bash
+cargo run --features "pprof"
+```
+
+## 📈 Performance Considerations
+
+When contributing performance-sensitive code:
+
+- Avoid unnecessary allocations
+- Use efficient data structures
+- Consider async/await for I/O-bound operations
+- Profile code to identify bottlenecks
+- Write benchmarks for critical paths
+
+## 🛡️ Security Considerations
+
+When contributing code, please consider:
+
+- Avoiding unsafe code unless absolutely necessary
+- Properly validating and sanitizing inputs
+- Following secure coding practices
+- Updating dependencies responsibly
+- Reporting security issues through proper channels
+
+## 🎨 User Experience
+
+Consider the user experience when making changes:
+
+- Maintain backward compatibility when possible
+- Provide clear error messages
+- Document breaking changes
+- Follow API design best practices
+
+## 📤 Submitting Changes
+
+### Commit Messages
+
+Follow conventional commit format:
+
+```
+feat(auth): add JWT authentication support
+
+Implement JWT-based authentication with automatic token refresh.
+Include middleware for protecting routes and extracting user context.
+
+Closes #123
+```
+
+### Pull Request Descriptions
+
+Include in your PR description:
+
+- What changes are being made
+- Why these changes are being made
+- How to test the changes
+- Any breaking changes
+- Related issues or PRs
+
+## 🤝 Community
+
+### Communication
+
+- Join our [Discord](#) for real-time discussion (if applicable)
+- Participate in [GitHub Discussions](#) for longer-form conversations
+- Attend [community meetings](#) if available
+
+### Getting Help
+
+If you need help:
+
+1. Check the documentation
+2. Search existing issues
+3. Ask in GitHub Discussions
+4. Contact maintainers directly
+
+## 📚 Additional Resources
+
+- [Rust Book](https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/)
+- [Rust API Guidelines](https://rust-lang.github.io/api-guidelines/)
+- [GitHub Flow](https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/)
+- [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/)
+
+## 🙏 Thank You
+
+Thank you for contributing to Core Web! Your efforts help make this project better for everyone.