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+# Contributing to SearchsBugs
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to SearchsBugs! Your help is essential for improving and growing this project. This document provides guidelines to help you understand how you can contribute effectively.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+  - [Reporting Bugs](#reporting-bugs)
+  - [Suggesting Features](#suggesting-features)
+  - [Code Contributions](#code-contributions)
+    - [Development Setup](#development-setup)
+    - [Submitting Changes](#submitting-changes)
+- [Style Guide](#style-guide)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that this project is governed by a [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you are expected to adhere to this code.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To get started with contributing, make sure you have a basic understanding of the following technologies:
+
+- **.NET Core** for backend development with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
+- **React** for frontend development.
+- **Git** for version control.
+
+If you're unfamiliar with any of these technologies, there are plenty of resources available online to get up to speed.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+If you encounter a bug, please open an issue on GitHub. Include as much detail as possible, such as:
+
+- Steps to reproduce the bug.
+- Expected behavior.
+- Actual behavior.
+- Any relevant screenshots or error messages.
+
+### Suggesting Features
+
+We welcome suggestions for new features! Please check the existing issues and discussions to see if your idea has already been mentioned. If not, feel free to open a new issue with a detailed description of the feature and any benefits it would bring to the project.
+
+### Code Contributions
+
+#### Development Setup
+
+1. **Clone the repository:**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/searchsbugs.git
+   cd SearchsBugs
+   ```
+
+2. **Set up the backend:**
+
+   Ensure you have [.NET SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) installed.
+
+   ```bash
+   dotnet restore
+   dotnet build
+   dotnet run
+   ```
+
+3. **Set up the frontend:**
+
+   Ensure you have [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) and npm installed.
+
+   ```bash
+   cd SearchBugs.Ui
+   npm install
+   npm start
+   ```
+
+4. **Run tests:**
+
+   - Backend tests: `dotnet test`
+   - Frontend tests: `npm test`
+
+#### Submitting Changes
+
+1. **Fork the repository** and create a new branch:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+2. **Make your changes** with clear and descriptive commit messages.
+
+3. **Push to your fork:**
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+4. **Open a pull request** on GitHub. Please include a description of your changes and reference any related issues.
+
+## Style Guide
+
+Adhering to a consistent style guide helps keep the codebase clean and readable.
+
+### C# (.NET)
+
+- Follow the [C# Coding Conventions](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/fundamentals/coding-style/coding-conventions).
+- Use meaningful names for classes, methods, and variables.
+- Group related classes in the same namespace.
+
+### JavaScript/React
+
+- Follow the [Airbnb JavaScript Style Guide](https://github.com/airbnb/javascript).
+- Use functional components and React hooks where appropriate.
+- Keep components small and focused on a single responsibility.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's [MIT License](LICENSE).