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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project! We welcome community contributions and value your feedback. Below are our guidelines for reporting issues and submitting changes.
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+If you encounter bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please help us by opening an issue. When reporting an issue, include:
+- A clear description of the problem or feature request.
+- Steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable).
+- Any relevant screenshots or error logs.
+
+You can [open a new issue](https://github.com/McMaster-Baja-Racing/Better-Data-Viewer/issues) to get started.
+
+## Submitting Pull Requests
+
+We use a standard GitHub workflow for contributions. To submit a pull request:
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**  
+   Click the "Fork" button on our GitHub page to create a copy of the repository in your account.
+
+2. **Clone Your Fork**  
+   Clone your forked repository to your local machine:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/McMaster-Baja-Racing/Better-Data-Viewer.git
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**  
+   Create a branch for your changes:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+4. **Make Your Changes**  
+   Implement your changes, keeping in line with the existing code style and conventions.
+
+5. **Commit Your Changes**  
+   Write clear and concise commit messages:
+   ```bash
+   git commit -m "Add a brief description of your changes"
+   ```
+
+6. **Push Your Branch**  
+   Push your changes to your fork:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+7. **Open a Pull Request**  
+   Navigate to the original repository and open a pull request. Our team will review your submission and provide feedback.
+
+## Code Style and Guidelines
+
+- Follow the existing code style and project conventions.
+- Write clear and meaningful commit messages.
+- Ensure your code is well-documented and tested where applicable.
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+For more detailed information on contributing, check out our [Developer Documentation](http://wiki.mcmasterbaja.ca/en/DAQ/Data-Viewer) and the [Mozilla Science Lab article on CONTRIBUTING.md](https://mozillascience.github.io/working-open-workshop/contributing/).
+
+Thank you for helping to make this project better!