# Contributing to QuixStreams Custom Data Sources

Thank you for your interest in contributing! We value your time and effort in making this project better. This document provides guidelines for contributing code, reporting issues, suggesting features, and following best practices.

## Table of Contents

- [Contributing to QuixStreams Custom Data Sources](#contributing-to-quixstreams-custom-data-sources)
  - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
  - [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
  - [Getting Started](#getting-started)
  - [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
  - [Reporting Issues](#reporting-issues)
  - [Suggesting Enhancements](#suggesting-enhancements)
  - [Submitting a Pull Request](#submitting-a-pull-request)
  - [Development Guidelines](#development-guidelines)
    - [Setting Up the Development Environment](#setting-up-the-development-environment)
    - [Code Style](#code-style)
    - [Testing](#testing)

## Code of Conduct

We strive to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for all contributors. Please review our Code of Conduct before contributing to ensure positive and constructive interactions within the community.

## Getting Started

To begin contributing, fork the repository, clone it to your local machine, and create a new branch for each feature or fix you plan to work on. This helps maintain a clean and organized contribution process.

## How to Contribute

## Reporting Issues

If you encounter a bug or unexpected behavior, please open an issue in the repository’s Issues section. Provide details including:

- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Expected and actual results
- Any relevant environment information (such as Python version or OS)

Your input helps us understand the issue better and speeds up the resolution process.

## Suggesting Enhancements

If you have ideas for new features or enhancements, please open a feature request in the Issues section. Clearly describe the suggested improvement, its benefits, and any implementation ideas you might have.

## Submitting a Pull Request

After you’ve made your changes and verified their functionality, you can submit a pull request. Please ensure your pull request includes:

- A meaningful title and description that explains the purpose of the changes
- Reference to any relevant issues or previous discussions
- All necessary code changes, following our code style and testing guidelines

Be prepared to make adjustments based on feedback from the project maintainers.

## Development Guidelines

### Setting Up the Development Environment

This project requires Python 3.8 or higher. We recommend creating a virtual environment to manage dependencies and isolating your development setup.

### Code Style

Please follow PEP 8 coding standards. We recommend using linters to maintain code consistency across the project. Clean and consistent code helps maintain readability and ensures high-quality contributions.

### Testing

Testing is essential for maintaining reliability and quality. All new features should include tests, and all changes should be tested to ensure they don’t introduce any issues. Run the full test suite before submitting a pull request and add any new tests as necessary.

Thank you for your contribution! We appreciate your efforts and are excited to collaborate with you in making this project better for everyone.