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@@ -61,6 +61,56 @@ To install aerc locally: # make install +## Contribution Quick Start + +Anyone can contribute to aerc. First you need to clone the repository and build +the project: + + $ git clone https://git.sr.ht/~rjarry/aerc + $ cd aerc + $ make + +Patch the code. Make some tests. Ensure that your code is properly formatted +with gofmt. Ensure that everything builds and works as expected. Ensure that +you did not break anything. + +- If applicable, update unit tests. +- If adding a new feature, please consider adding new tests. +- Do not forget to update the docs. + +Once you are happy with your work, you can create a commit (or several +commits). Follow these general rules: + +- Limit the first line (title) of the commit message to 60 characters. +- Use a short prefix for the commit title for readability with `git log --oneline`. +- Use the body of the commit message to actually explain what your patch does + and why it is useful. +- Address only one issue/topic per commit. +- If you are fixing a ticket, use appropriate + [commit trailers](https://man.sr.ht/git.sr.ht/#referencing-tickets-in-git-commit-messages). +- If you are fixing a regression introduced by another commit, add a `Fixes:` + trailer with the commit id and its title. + +There is a great reference for commit messages in the +[Linux kernel documentation](https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/process/submitting-patches.html#describe-your-changes). + +Before sending the patch, you should configure your local clone with sane +defaults: + + $ git config format.subjectPrefix "PATCH aerc" + $ git config sendemail.to "~rjarry/aerc-devel@lists.sr.ht" + +And send the patch to the mailing list: + + $ git sendemail --annotate -1 + +Wait for feedback. Address comments and amend changes to your original commit. +Then you should send a v2: + + $ git sendemail --in-reply-to=$first_message_id --annotate -v2 -1 + +Once the maintainer is happy with your patch, they will apply it and push it. + ## Resources Send patches and questions to |