Merge pull request #1 from PournimaTivatane12/PournimaTivatane12-patch-1

Create CONTRIBUTING.md

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+How to Contribute
+
+1. Fork the Repository
+Start by forking the repository.
+Clone your forked repository:
+git clone https://github.com/PournimaTivatane12/Python-flask-services.git
+cd Python-flask-services
+
+2. Set Up Your Development Environment
+Ensure you have Python 3.8+ and Flask installed.
+
+Set up a virtual environment:
+python3 -m venv env
+source env/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `env\Scripts\activate`
+
+Install the project dependencies:
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+3. Making Changes
+Create a new branch to work on your changes:
+
+git checkout -b feature-branch
+Make your changes and commit them with a descriptive message:
+
+git add .
+git commit -m "Brief description of the changes"
+Make sure your code follows PEP8 guidelines and passes all existing tests.
+
+4. Running Tests
+Run the test suite to ensure your changes do not break existing functionality:
+pytest
+
+6. Create a Pull Request
+Once you’re done, push your branch to your forked repository:
+
+git push origin feature-branch
+Create a pull request from your forked repository to the main branch of the original repository.
+
+Ensure that your PR includes:
+A clear description of the changes you’ve made.
+Any relevant issue numbers if you’re addressing an existing issue.
+Code of Conduct
+Please adhere to our Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming environment for everyone.
+
+Reporting Issues
+If you encounter bugs, have suggestions, or would like to request a feature, please open an issue.
+