# Contributing to AntADatabase

We welcome and appreciate all contributions to the AntADatabase project! Whether you're a user, developer, or researcher, there are many ways you can help improve this project.

## How to Contribute

### Reporting Issues
Found a bug or have a feature request? Please [open a GitHub issue](https://github.com/antoinehermant/anta_database/issues/new) with:
- A clear description of the problem or feature
- Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
- Your environment details (Python version, OS, etc.)

### Code Contributions
1. **Fork the repository** on [GitHub](https://github.com/antoinehermant/anta_database)
2. **Create a feature branch** from the main branch
3. **Make your changes** with clear, focused commits
4. **Submit a pull request** with a descriptive title and explanation

### Before You Start
- **Contact us first**: Email antoine.hermant@unibe.ch to let us know what you're working on
- **Check existing issues**: Avoid duplicate work by reviewing open issues and pull requests
- **Review the Roadmap**: See what's already planned in our [Roadmap](https://github.com/antoinehermant/anta_database/blob/main/ROADMAP.md)

### Contribution Ideas
- Add support for new dataset formats
- Improve visualization capabilities
- Enhance query performance
- Expand documentation and examples
- Fix bugs and improve code quality
- Add new analysis features

## Code Style
- Follow PEP 8 guidelines
- Include docstrings for new functions
- Add tests for new functionality
- Keep commits atomic and well-documented

Thank you for helping make AntADatabase better for everyone!