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As per our bootstrap governance discussions, here's a very simple
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# Contributing to Nix
# Contributing to Lix
Welcome and thank you for your interest in contributing to Nix!
We appreciate your support.
Welcome and thank you for considering contributing to Lix! We're currently in a soft release phase, and your support means a lot to us.
Reading and following these guidelines will help us make the contribution process easy and effective for everyone involved.
To ensure a smooth and effective contribution process, here is a summary of our guidelines:
## Getting help?
If you have any question regarding getting started or reporting bugs, feel free
to reach out to us.
On Matrix, we have a space at `#space:lix.systems`, composed of:
- [`#discuss:lix.systems`](https://matrix.to/#/#discuss:lix.systems) for discussions on Lix.
- [`#dev:lix.systems`](https://matrix.to/#/#dev:lix.systems) for the development channel on Lix.
## Report a bug
1. Check on the [GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues) if your bug was already reported.
- Check if your bug has already been reported in the [issue tracker](https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix/issues).
- If you can't find the bug or feature, please open a new issue.
2. If you were not able to find the bug or feature [open a new issue](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues/new/choose)
3. The issue templates will guide you in specifying your issue.
The more complete the information you provide, the more likely it can be found by others and the more useful it is in the future.
Make sure reported bugs can be reproduced easily.
4. Once submitted, do not expect issues to be picked up or solved right away.
The only way to ensure this, is to [work on the issue yourself](#making-changes-to-nix).
We maintain a copy of the upstream Nix bugs. Their organisation can be read about [here](https://wiki.lix.systems/books/lix-contributors/page/bug-tracker-organisation).
## Report a security vulnerability
Check out the [security policy](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/security/policy).
For security vulnerabilities, reach out by email at `security at lix dot systems`.
## Making changes to Nix
## Making changes to Lix
1. Check for [pull requests](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls) that might already cover the contribution you are about to make.
There are many open pull requests that might already do what you intent to work on.
You can use [labels](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels) to filter for relevant topics.
Before diving into making changes, we want to engage with you and your ideas.
2. Search for related issues that cover what you're going to work on. It could help to mention there that you will work on the issue.
We have a few policies in effect; please take the time to familiarize yourself:
Issues labeled [good first issue](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/good-first-issue) should be relatively easy to fix and are likely to get merged quickly.
Pull requests addressing issues labeled [idea approved](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/idea%20approved) are especially welcomed by maintainers and will receive prioritised review.
- [Style guide on code](https://wiki.lix.systems/books/lix-contributors/page/code)
- [Freeze policy and recommended contributions](https://wiki.lix.systems/books/lix-contributors/page/freezes-and-recommended-contributions)
3. Check the [Nix reference manual](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/contributing/hacking.html) for information on building Nix and running its tests.
To avoid duplication of effort, it may be a good idea to check out the list of
[pending pull requests](https://gerrit.lix.systems/q/status:open+-is:wip) (or "change lists", as Gerrit calls them). Once you have
an idea of what you might want to do, we recommend dropping a message on our
Matrix to ensure your contribution fits with our current schedule and plans
For contributions to the command line interface, please check the [CLI guidelines](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/contributing/cli-guideline.html).
When you're ready and your changes are ready to go:
4. Make your changes!
- Submit your code.
- Submitting a GitHub PR [on our mirror](https://github.com/lix-project/lix) is totally ok if that's easier for you and your change is relatively small (300 lines or so).
5. [Create a pull request](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request) for your changes.
* Link related issues in your pull request to inform interested parties and future contributors about your change.
* Make sure to have [a clean history of commits on your branch by using rebase](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-rebase-and-update-a-pull-request).
If your pull request closes one or multiple issues, note that in the description using `Closes: #<number>`, as it will then happen automatically when your change is merged.
* [Mark the pull request as draft](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/changing-the-stage-of-a-pull-request) if you're not done with the changes.
We may ask you to resubmit it as a Gerrit CL if it is necessary for the change you're making.
- Our primary code review system is [our Gerrit instance](https://gerrit.lix.systems), where you can open a change list (CL).
If you're new to Gerrit, check out [our wiki page about Gerrit](https://wiki.lix.systems/books/lix-contributors/page/gerrit).
- Make sure to link any related issues.
- If needed, indicate that the change is 'work in progress'.
6. Do not expect your pull request to be reviewed immediately.
Nix maintainers follow a [structured process for reviews and design decisions](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/maintainers#project-board-protocol), which may or may not prioritise your work.
Following this checklist will make the process smoother for everyone:
- [ ] Fixes an [idea approved](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/idea%20approved) issue
- [ ] Tests, as appropriate:
- Functional tests – [`tests/functional/**.sh`](./tests/functional)
- Unit tests – [`src/*/tests`](./src/)
- Integration tests – [`tests/nixos/*`](./tests/nixos)
- [ ] User documentation in the [manual](..doc/manual/src)
- [ ] API documentation in header files
- [ ] Code and comments are self-explanatory
- [ ] Commit message explains **why** the change was made
- [ ] New feature or incompatible change: updated [release notes](./doc/manual/src/release-notes/rl-next.md)
7. If you need additional feedback or help to getting pull request into shape, ask other contributors using [@mentions](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/writing-on-github/getting-started-with-writing-and-formatting-on-github/basic-writing-and-formatting-syntax#mentioning-people-and-teams).
## Making changes to the Nix manual
The Nix reference manual is hosted on https://nixos.org/manual/nix.
The underlying source files are located in [`doc/manual/src`](./doc/manual/src).
For small changes you can [use GitHub to edit these files](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/working-with-files/managing-files/editing-files)
For larger changes see the [Nix reference manual](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/contributing/hacking.html).
## Getting help
Whenever you're stuck or do not know how to proceed, you can always ask for help.
The appropriate channels to do so can be found on the [NixOS Community](https://nixos.org/community/) page.
You can obtain an account on our platforms by clicking "Sign In with GitHub" on the sign-in page.