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CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# 🤝 Contributing to Snigdha OS ArchISO  
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to **Snigdha OS ArchISO**! 🎉 Your help is invaluable in improving the project and making Snigdha OS better for everyone. Whether you're reporting bugs, suggesting new features, or submitting code, every contribution counts.  
+
+## 🛠️ How to Contribute  
+
+### 1. 🐛 Reporting Bugs  
+Found a bug? Let us know!  
+
+- **Search for existing issues**: Check if someone else has already reported the issue.  
+- **Create a new issue**: If the issue is new, [open an issue](https://github.com/Snigdha-OS/snigdhaos-archiso/issues) and include:  
+  - A clear title and description.  
+  - Steps to reproduce the issue.  
+  - Any relevant logs or screenshots.  
+
+### 2. 💡 Suggesting Features  
+Have an idea to improve Snigdha OS ArchISO?  
+
+- **Search for existing feature requests**: Your idea might already be under discussion.  
+- **Create a new feature request**: [Open an issue](https://github.com/Snigdha-OS/snigdhaos-archiso/issues) and tag it as a feature request. Provide as much detail as possible, including:  
+  - The problem your feature will solve.  
+  - How the feature will work.  
+
+### 3. 🧑‍💻 Submitting Code  
+
+#### Step 1: Fork the Repository  
+Click the **Fork** button on the top-right of the repository page to create your own copy.  
+
+#### Step 2: Clone Your Fork  
+Use the following command to clone your fork locally:  
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/your-username/snigdhaos-archiso.git  
+cd snigdhaos-archiso  
+```  
+
+#### Step 3: Create a Branch  
+Create a new branch for your changes:  
+```bash
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name  
+```  
+
+#### Step 4: Make Changes  
+Edit the files you want to improve. Be sure to:  
+- Follow the repository's coding standards.  
+- Test your changes locally before committing them.  
+
+#### Step 5: Commit Your Changes  
+Write clear and concise commit messages:  
+```bash
+git add .  
+git commit -m "Add: Description of your changes"  
+```  
+
+#### Step 6: Push Your Changes  
+Push your branch to your forked repository:  
+```bash
+git push origin feature/your-feature-name  
+```  
+
+#### Step 7: Create a Pull Request  
+Go to the original repository and click **Pull Requests**. Select **New Pull Request** and:  
+- Choose your branch as the source branch.  
+- Provide a detailed description of your changes.  
+
+## 💻 Development Environment  
+
+### Prerequisites  
+Ensure your system meets these requirements:  
+1. Arch Linux or an Arch-based distribution.  
+2. Install `archiso` for building the ISO:  
+   ```bash
+   sudo pacman -S archiso  
+   ```  
+
+### Setting Up the Project  
+
+1. Clone the repository:  
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/Snigdha-OS/snigdhaos-archiso.git  
+   cd snigdhaos-archiso  
+   ```  
+
+2. Build the ISO:  
+   ```bash
+   ./scripts/build.sh  
+   ```  
+
+3. Test the ISO in a virtual machine or live environment.  
+
+## 🔍 Code of Conduct  
+
+Please adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment.  
+
+## 🌟 Tips for Contributing  
+
+- Keep your contributions focused and well-documented.  
+- Write clean, maintainable, and modular code.  
+- Test your changes thoroughly.  
+- Review the repository’s current structure and adhere to its standards.  
+
+## 🛡️ License  
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the **MIT License** of this repository.  
+
+## 💬 Questions?  
+
+If you have any questions about contributing, feel free to:  
+- Open a [discussion](https://github.com/orgs/Snigdha-OS/discussions/new?category=q-a).  
+- Tag maintainers or contributors in issues for clarification. 
+
+Let’s work together to make **Snigdha OS ArchISO** a reliable and feature-rich platform for the community! 🚀