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+# Contributing to dabestr
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+## Did you find a bug?
+- Ensure the bug was not already reported by searching in [Issues](https://github.com/ACCLAB/dabestr/issues). Check that the bug hasn't been addressed in a closed issue.
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+- If the bug isn't being addressed, open a new one. Be sure to include a title and clear description, and a [minimally reproducible code sample](http://adv-r.had.co.nz/Reproducibility.html) demonstrating the expected behavior that is not occurring. 
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+## Did you write a patch that fixes a bug?
+- Open a new GitHub pull request with the patch.
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+- Ensure the PR description clearly describes the problem and solution. Include the relevant issue number if applicable.
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+## Do you intend to add a new feature or change an existing one?
+- Suggest your change by opening an issue, and adding an Enhancement tag. 
+- If the maintainers and the community are in favour, create a fork and start writing code.
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+dabestr is a community tool for estimation statistics and analysis. We look forward to more robust and more elegant data visualizations from you all!