CanbiZ 3860b7a9fa Restructure and expand contribution documentation
Moved contribution-related docs to docs/contribution/, added new guides and templates for contributors, and updated references in docs/README.md to point to the new locations. This improves organization and provides clearer onboarding and standards for new contributors.
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# 🤝 Contributing to ProxmoxVED
Complete guide to contributing to the ProxmoxVED project - from your first fork to submitting your pull request.
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## 📋 Table of Contents
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Setting Up Your Fork](#setting-up-your-fork)
- [Coding Standards](#coding-standards)
- [Code Audit](#code-audit)
- [Guides & Resources](#guides--resources)
- [FAQ](#faq)
---
## 🚀 Quick Start
### 60 Seconds to Contributing
```bash
# 1. Fork on GitHub
# Visit: https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED → Fork (top right)
# 2. Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ProxmoxVED.git
cd ProxmoxVED
# 3. Auto-configure your fork
bash docs/contribution/setup-fork.sh
# 4. Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/my-awesome-app
# 5. Read the guides
cat docs/README.md # Documentation overview
cat docs/ct/DETAILED_GUIDE.md # For container scripts
cat docs/install/DETAILED_GUIDE.md # For install scripts
# 6. Create your contribution
cp ct/example.sh ct/myapp.sh
cp install/example-install.sh install/myapp-install.sh
# ... edit files ...
# 7. Test and commit
bash ct/myapp.sh
git add ct/myapp.sh install/myapp-install.sh
git commit -m "feat: add MyApp"
git push origin feature/my-awesome-app
# 8. Create Pull Request on GitHub
```
---
## 🍴 Setting Up Your Fork
### Automatic Setup (Recommended)
When you clone your fork, run the setup script to automatically configure everything:
```bash
bash docs/contribution/setup-fork.sh
```
This will:
- Auto-detect your GitHub username
- Update all documentation links to point to your fork
- Create `.git-setup-info` with recommended git workflows
**See**: [FORK_SETUP.md](FORK_SETUP.md) for detailed instructions
### Manual Setup
If the script doesn't work, manually configure:
```bash
# Set git user
git config user.name "Your Name"
git config user.email "your.email@example.com"
# Add upstream remote for syncing
git remote add upstream https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED.git
# Verify remotes
git remote -v
```
---
## 📖 Coding Standards
All scripts and configurations must follow our coding standards to ensure consistency and quality.
### Available Guides
- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Essential coding standards and best practices
- **[CODE_AUDIT.md](CODE_AUDIT.md)** - Code review checklist and audit procedures
- **Container Scripts** - `/ct/` templates and guidelines
- **Install Scripts** - `/install/` templates and guidelines
- **JSON Configurations** - `/json/` structure and format
### Quick Checklist
- ✅ Use `/ct/example.sh` as template for container scripts
- ✅ Use `/install/example-install.sh` as template for install scripts
- ✅ Follow naming conventions: `appname.sh` and `appname-install.sh`
- ✅ Include proper shebang: `#!/usr/bin/env bash`
- ✅ Add copyright header with author
- ✅ Handle errors properly with `msg_error`, `msg_ok`, etc.
- ✅ Test before submitting PR
- ✅ Update documentation if needed
---
## 🔍 Code Audit
Before submitting a pull request, ensure your code passes our audit:
**See**: [CODE_AUDIT.md](CODE_AUDIT.md) for complete audit checklist
Key points:
- Code consistency with existing scripts
- Proper error handling
- Correct variable naming
- Adequate comments and documentation
- Security best practices
---
## 📚 Guides & Resources
### Documentation
- **[docs/README.md](../README.md)** - Main documentation hub
- **[docs/ct/README.md](../ct/README.md)** - Container scripts overview
- **[docs/install/README.md](../install/README.md)** - Installation scripts overview
- **[docs/ct/DETAILED_GUIDE.md](../ct/DETAILED_GUIDE.md)** - Complete ct/ script reference
- **[docs/install/DETAILED_GUIDE.md](../install/DETAILED_GUIDE.md)** - Complete install/ script reference
- **[docs/TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](../TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md)** - Architecture deep-dive
- **[docs/EXIT_CODES.md](../EXIT_CODES.md)** - Exit codes reference
- **[docs/DEV_MODE.md](../DEV_MODE.md)** - Debugging guide
### Community Guides
See [USER_SUBMITTED_GUIDES.md](USER_SUBMITTED_GUIDES.md) for excellent community-written guides:
- Home Assistant installation and configuration
- Frigate setup on Proxmox
- Docker and Portainer installation
- Database setup and optimization
- And many more!
### Templates
Use these templates when creating new scripts:
```bash
# Container script
cp ct/example.sh ct/my-app.sh
# Installation script
cp install/example-install.sh install/my-app-install.sh
# JSON configuration (if needed)
cp json/example.json json/my-app.json
```
---
## 🔄 Git Workflow
### Keep Your Fork Updated
```bash
# Fetch latest from upstream
git fetch upstream
# Rebase your work on latest main
git rebase upstream/main
# Push to your fork
git push -f origin main
```
### Create Feature Branch
```bash
# Create and switch to new branch
git checkout -b feature/my-feature
# Make changes...
git add .
git commit -m "feat: description of changes"
# Push to your fork
git push origin feature/my-feature
# Create Pull Request on GitHub
```
### Before Submitting PR
1. **Sync with upstream**
```bash
git fetch upstream
git rebase upstream/main
```
2. **Test your changes**
```bash
bash ct/my-app.sh
# Follow prompts and test the container
```
3. **Check code standards**
- [ ] Follows template structure
- [ ] Proper error handling
- [ ] Documentation updated (if needed)
- [ ] No hardcoded values
- [ ] Version tracking implemented
4. **Push final changes**
```bash
git push origin feature/my-feature
```
---
## 📋 Pull Request Checklist
Before opening a PR:
- [ ] Code follows coding standards (see CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [ ] All templates used correctly
- [ ] Tested on Proxmox VE
- [ ] Error handling implemented
- [ ] Documentation updated (if applicable)
- [ ] No merge conflicts
- [ ] Synced with upstream/main
- [ ] Clear PR title and description
---
## ❓ FAQ
### How do I test my changes?
```bash
# For container scripts
bash ct/my-app.sh
# For install scripts (runs inside container)
# The ct script will call it automatically
# For advanced debugging
VERBOSE=yes bash ct/my-app.sh
```
### What if my PR has conflicts?
```bash
# Sync with upstream
git fetch upstream
git rebase upstream/main
# Resolve conflicts in your editor
git add .
git rebase --continue
git push -f origin your-branch
```
### How do I keep my fork updated?
See "Keep Your Fork Updated" section above, or run:
```bash
bash docs/contribution/setup-fork.sh
```
### Where do I ask questions?
- **GitHub Issues**: For bugs and feature requests
- **GitHub Discussions**: For general questions
- **Discord**: Community-scripts server
---
## 🎓 Learning Resources
### For First-Time Contributors
1. Read: [docs/README.md](../README.md) - Documentation overview
2. Read: [docs/contribution/FORK_SETUP.md](FORK_SETUP.md) - Fork setup guide
3. Choose your path:
- Containers → [docs/ct/DETAILED_GUIDE.md](../ct/DETAILED_GUIDE.md)
- Installation → [docs/install/DETAILED_GUIDE.md](../install/DETAILED_GUIDE.md)
4. Study existing scripts in same category
5. Create your contribution
### For Experienced Developers
1. Review [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - Coding standards
2. Review [CODE_AUDIT.md](CODE_AUDIT.md) - Audit checklist
3. Check templates in `/ct/` and `/install/`
4. Submit PR with confidence
### For Reviewers/Maintainers
1. Use [CODE_AUDIT.md](CODE_AUDIT.md) as review guide
2. Reference [docs/TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](../TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md) for architecture
3. Check [docs/EXIT_CODES.md](../EXIT_CODES.md) for error handling
---
## 🚀 Ready to Contribute?
1. **Fork** the repository
2. **Clone** your fork and **setup** with `bash docs/contribution/setup-fork.sh`
3. **Choose** your contribution type (container, installation, tools, etc.)
4. **Read** the appropriate detailed guide
5. **Create** your feature branch
6. **Develop** and **test** your changes
7. **Commit** with clear messages
8. **Push** to your fork
9. **Create** Pull Request
---
## 📞 Contact & Support
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED
- **Issues**: https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED/issues
- **Discussions**: https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED/discussions
- **Discord**: [Join Server](https://discord.gg/UHrpNWGwkH)
---
**Thank you for contributing to ProxmoxVED!** 🙏
Your efforts help make Proxmox VE automation accessible to everyone. Happy coding! 🚀