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1# Contributing to this repository
2
3We welcome your contributions! There are multiple ways to contribute.
4
5## Opening issues
6
7For bugs or enhancement requests, please file a GitHub issue unless it's
8security related. When filing a bug remember that the better written the bug is,
9the more likely it is to be fixed. If you think you've found a security
10vulnerability, do not raise a GitHub issue and follow the instructions in our
11[security policy](./SECURITY.md).
12
13## Contributing code
14
15We welcome your code contributions. Before submitting code via a pull request,
16you will need to have signed the [Oracle Contributor Agreement][OCA] (OCA) and
17your commits need to include the following line using the name and e-mail
18address you used to sign the OCA:
19
20```text
21Signed-off-by: Your Name <[email protected]>
22```
23
24This can be automatically added to pull requests by committing with `--sign-off`
25or `-s`, e.g.
26
27```text
28git commit --signoff
29```
30
31Only pull requests from committers that can be verified as having signed the OCA
32can be accepted.
33
34## Pull request process
35
361. Ensure there is an issue created to track and discuss the fix or enhancement
37 you intend to submit.
381. Fork this repository.
391. Create a branch in your fork to implement the changes. We recommend using
40 the issue number as part of your branch name, e.g. `1234-fixes`.
411. Ensure that any documentation is updated with the changes that are required
42 by your change.
431. Ensure that any samples are updated if the base image has been changed.
441. Submit the pull request. *Do not leave the pull request blank*. Explain exactly
45 what your changes are meant to do and provide simple steps on how to validate.
46 your changes. Ensure that you reference the issue you created as well.
471. We will assign the pull request to 2-3 people for review before it is merged.
48
49## Code of conduct
50
51Follow the [Golden Rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule). If you'd
52like more specific guidelines, see the [Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct][COC].
53
54[OCA]: https://oca.opensource.oracle.com
55[COC]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct/
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