# 🤝 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! 🚀