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+![Version](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/dt/delightful-downloads.svg) ![Rating](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/r/delightful-downloads.svg)
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+## Bugs
+
+If you find a bug, please raise it [here](https://github.com/A5hleyRich/delightful-downloads/issues).
+
+## Contributions
+
+Anyone is welcome to contribute to Delightful Downloads. There are various ways to do so:
+
+* Report a bug on GitHub
+* Send a Pull Request with your bug fixes and/or new features
+* [Translate](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/delightful-downloads/) Delightful Downloads into different languages
+* Provide feedback and suggestions on enhancements
+
+## Development
+
+Development should be performed on the __develop__ branch. After cloning the __develop__ branch to your local machine you should run:
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+`npm install`
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+Followed by:
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+`grunt`
+
+This will build the required CSS files.
+
+If you require the localisation files you will need to install the [Transifex client](http://docs.transifex.com/client/setup/) and then run:
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+`grunt translate`
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