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Guidelines for contributing to the Antelopejs core framework.
Contributing to the Core Framework
The Antelopejs core framework is open-source and welcomes contributions from everyone. This guide will help you understand how to contribute specifically to the core framework components.
Setting Up Your Environment
Prerequisites
- Node.js v18.x or later
- Git for version control
- A code editor (we recommend Visual Studio Code)
Development Environment Setup
# 1. Fork the repository
# Visit https://github.com/antelopejs/antelopejs and click "Fork"
# 2. Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/antelopejs.git
cd antelopejs
# 3. Install dependencies
npm install
# 4. Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/my-improvement
Development Workflow
Testing Changes
We recommend a test-driven approach when developing new features or fixing bugs:
- Write tests first to define expected behavior
- Implement your changes to satisfy the tests
- Run the test suite to verify functionality
# Run all tests
npm test
# Run specific tests
npm test -- -t "feature name"
Using the Playground
The repository includes a playground for manual testing:
- Navigate to the
playground/directory - Make adjustments to the example application
- Start the development server:
npm run dev
- Verify your changes work as expected and all unit tests pass
Code Quality
Maintain high code quality by following these practices:
# Check code style
npm run lint
# Fix code style issues automatically
npm run lint:fix
Core Design Principles
When modifying the framework, adhere to these guiding principles:
| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| Modularity | Features should be self-contained with clear boundaries |
| Compatibility | Preserve backward compatibility unless there's a compelling reason not to |
| Performance | New features shouldn't introduce significant overhead |
| Simplicity | Favor straightforward solutions over complex ones |
| Testability | All code should be thoroughly tested |
Documentation Requirements
Documentation is as important as code:
- Code comments: Add JSDoc comments to all public APIs
- Documentation files: Update relevant markdown files in
docs/ - Examples: Include practical usage examples
- Type definitions: Keep TypeScript definitions accurate and complete
Release Cycle
Antelopejs follows a structured release process:
- Development: Features are built on feature branches
- Review: Pull requests undergo code review
- Integration: Approved changes are merged to main
- Testing: Comprehensive testing of integration
- Release: Publishing to npm with semantic versioning
- Documentation: Release notes and documentation updates
Getting Support
If you need help with framework development:
- Ask questions in GitHub Discussions
- Join the community chat for real-time assistance
- Review existing PRs and issues for similar work