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+# Contributing to AnalyzeMFT
+
+We welcome all contributions to AnalyzeMFT and appreciate your effort in helping improve this project!
+
+Please take a moment to read through the following guidelines before opening an issue, pull request (PR), or making any contributions.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+1. **Issues and Pull Requests (PRs)**  
+   You are encouraged to open as many issues or PRs as you see necessary. Contributions are always welcome!
+
+2. **Commit Guidelines**  
+   To maintain a clean and manageable project history:
+   - Each commit should represent **ONE** discrete change. Avoid bundling multiple changes into a single commit.
+   - PRs will be **squashed** if necessary, but we strongly prefer a clear change-by-change commit history. This is essential for effective debugging and maintaining code quality.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+- **Create an issue** for any bug you encounter. Make sure to describe the issue clearly and include any necessary information (e.g., error messages, logs, steps to reproduce).
+- Feel free to contribute a fix after reporting!
+
+### Proposing New Features
+- **Open an issue** to discuss your proposed feature before opening a PR. It’s important to make sure it aligns with the project goals.
+
+### Making Changes
+1. **Fork the repository** and create your branch from `main`.
+2. **Make your changes**, ensuring that they address one issue at a time.
+3. **Test your changes** thoroughly.
+4. **Submit a pull request**, referencing the related issue if applicable.
+
+### Commit Messages
+- Use concise and descriptive commit messages that explain the context of your change.
+- Reference the issue number (if applicable) in your commit message.
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Ensure your code follows the coding style used in the project.
+- Code quality is a priority, so be sure to run any existing linting or formatting checks before submitting your PR.
+
+## Thank You
+
+Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to reviewing your work!