vue-tag-maker/CONTRIBUTING.md

A customizable tag input component for Vue 3

# Contributing to react-tag-maker

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the `react-tag-maker` project! We appreciate your help in improving this library. To ensure that your contributions are consistent with our project's standards and practices, please follow the guidelines outlined below.

## How to Contribute

1. **Fork the Repository**
   - Click the "Fork" button at the top right corner of the [react-tag-maker repository](https://github.com/gloomystore/react-tag-maker) page to create a personal copy of the repository.

2. **Clone Your Fork**
   - Clone your forked repository to your local machine:
     ```bash
     git clone https://github.com/gloomy-store/react-tag-maker.git
     ```

3. **Create a New Branch**
   - Create a new branch for your changes:
     ```bash
     git checkout -b my-feature-branch
     ```

4. **Make Your Changes**
   - Implement your changes or new features. Ensure that your code follows the existing coding style and conventions of the project.

5. **Write Tests**
   - If your changes include new features or bug fixes, write corresponding tests to ensure that your modifications work as expected and do not introduce new issues.

6. **Run Tests**
   - Before submitting your pull request, make sure all tests pass by running:
     ```bash
     npm test
     ```

7. **Commit Your Changes**
   - Commit your changes with a clear and concise commit message:
     ```bash
     git add .
     git commit -m "Add a brief description of the changes"
     ```

8. **Push to Your Fork**
   - Push your changes to your forked repository:
     ```bash
     git push origin my-feature-branch
     ```

9. **Open a Pull Request**
   - Navigate to the [pull requests](https://github.com/gloomystore/react-tag-maker/pulls) section of the original repository.
   - Click the "New Pull Request" button.
   - Select your branch and provide a detailed description of the changes in your pull request.

## Coding Standards

- **Code Style**: Follow the existing code style used in the project. Use ESLint and Prettier configurations included in the project to ensure consistency.
- **Documentation**: Update the documentation (e.g., README.md) if your changes affect the usage or functionality of the library.
- **Commit Messages**: Use clear and descriptive commit messages. Refer to issues using the format `Fixes #issue-number` if applicable.

## Reporting Issues

If you encounter any bugs or issues, please report them by creating a new issue on the [Issues page](https://github.com/gloomystore/react-tag-maker/issues) of the repository. Provide a clear description of the problem and steps to reproduce it.

## Code of Conduct

By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). We expect all contributors to be respectful and professional in their interactions.

## Contact

For any questions or further assistance, please reach out to us via the [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/gloomystore/react-tag-maker/discussions) or open an issue on the repository.

Thank you for contributing to `react-tag-maker`!