# Contributors

We thank all the contributors who have helped make depcon better!

## Core Contributors

### Lance Reinsmith

- **Role**: Project Maintainer
- **GitHub**: [@lancereinsmith](https://github.com/lancereinsmith)
- **Contributions**: Project creator, core development, documentation, CI/CD

## Contributors

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## How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:

### Ways to Contribute

1. **Report Bugs**: Found a bug? Open an issue with detailed information
2. **Suggest Features**: Have an idea? Open a feature request
3. **Fix Issues**: Pick up an issue and submit a pull request
4. **Improve Documentation**: Help make our docs better
5. **Write Tests**: Help improve test coverage
6. **Review Code**: Help review pull requests

### Getting Started

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your fork locally
3. Install in development mode: `uv pip install -e ".[dev]"`
4. Create a feature branch
5. Make your changes
6. Run tests: `pytest`
7. Submit a pull request

### Development Guidelines

- Follow the existing code style
- Write tests for new functionality
- Update documentation as needed
- Use conventional commit messages
- Ensure all tests pass

### Recognition

Contributors are recognized in:

- This CONTRIBUTORS.md file
- Release notes
- Project documentation
- GitHub contributors page

## Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. Please read and follow our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).

## License

By contributing to depcon, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the project (MIT License).

## Questions?

If you have questions about contributing, please:

- Check the [Contributing Guide](docs/contributing.rst)
- Open a discussion
- Contact the maintainers

Thank you for contributing to depcon! 🎉
