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Contributing to ABP React

We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding new features, improving documentation, or helping with testing, every contribution helps make ABP React better.

🎯 How to Contribute​

There are many ways to contribute to ABP React:

  • 🐛 Bug Reports: Report bugs and issues you encounter
  • ✨ Feature Requests: Suggest new features or improvements
  • 🔧 Code Contributions: Fix bugs, implement features, or improve performance
  • 📚 Documentation: Improve existing docs or write new guides
  • 🧪 Testing: Help with testing new features or bug fixes
  • 🎨 Design: Contribute to UI/UX improvements
  • 🌐 Translation: Help translate the project to other languages

📋 Before You Start​

1. Check Existing Issues​

Before starting work on something, check if it already exists:

2. Join the Community​

Connect with other contributors:

3. Understand the Project​

Familiarize yourself with:

🚀 Getting Started​

Step 1: Fork the Repository​

  1. Go to the ABP React repository
  2. Click the "Fork" button in the top right corner
  3. Clone your fork locally:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/abp-react.git
cd abp-react

Step 2: Set Up Development Environment​

Follow the Development Setup Guide to set up your local development environment.

Step 3: Create a Branch​

Create a new branch for your work:

# Create and switch to a new branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

# Examples:
git checkout -b fix/login-redirect-bug
git checkout -b feature/user-management-improvements
git checkout -b docs/api-integration-guide

Step 4: Make Your Changes​

Make your changes following our coding standards and best practices.

Step 5: Test Your Changes​

Ensure your changes work correctly:

# Run tests
pnpm test

# Run linting
pnpm lint

# Build the project
pnpm build

Step 6: Commit Your Changes​

Write clear, descriptive commit messages following our Conventional Commits format:

# Examples:
git commit -m "feat: add user profile management component"
git commit -m "fix: resolve authentication redirect issue"
git commit -m "docs: update API integration guide"
git commit -m "test: add unit tests for user hooks"

Step 7: Push and Create Pull Request​

# Push your branch
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

# Create a pull request on GitHub
# Go to your fork and click "New Pull Request"

📝 Pull Request Guidelines​

Pull Request Requirements​

Before submitting a pull request, ensure:

  • Code quality: Code follows our style guidelines and best practices
  • Tests: New features include tests, and existing tests pass
  • Documentation: Documentation is updated for new features
  • No breaking changes: Unless absolutely necessary and properly documented
  • Description: Clear description of what the PR does and why

Pull Request Template​

When creating a pull request, use this template:

## Description

Brief description of the changes made.

## Type of Change

- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
- [ ] Documentation update
- [ ] Performance improvement
- [ ] Code refactoring

## Testing

Describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes:

- [ ] Unit tests pass
- [ ] Integration tests pass
- [ ] Manual testing performed

## Screenshots (if applicable)

Add screenshots to help explain your changes.

## Checklist

- [ ] My code follows the project's style guidelines
- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes

Review Process​

  1. Automated Checks: GitHub Actions will run tests and linting
  2. Code Review: Maintainers will review your code
  3. Feedback: Address any feedback or requested changes
  4. Approval: Once approved, your PR will be merged

🐛 Bug Reports​

How to Report a Bug​

  1. Search existing issues first to avoid duplicates
  2. Use the bug report template when creating a new issue
  3. Provide detailed information to help us reproduce the issue

Bug Report Template​

## Bug Description

A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

## Steps to Reproduce

1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '....'
3. Scroll down to '....'
4. See error

## Expected Behavior

A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.

## Actual Behavior

A clear and concise description of what actually happened.

## Screenshots

If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.

## Environment

- OS: [e.g. Windows 10, macOS Big Sur, Ubuntu 20.04]
- Browser: [e.g. Chrome 95, Safari 14, Firefox 93]
- Node.js version: [e.g. 18.12.0]
- ABP React version: [e.g. 1.0.0]

## Additional Context

Add any other context about the problem here.

✨ Feature Requests​

How to Request a Feature​

  1. Check existing feature requests to avoid duplicates
  2. Use the feature request template when creating a new issue
  3. Provide detailed information about the feature and its benefits

Feature Request Template​

## Feature Description

A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.

## Problem Statement

Describe the problem you're trying to solve or the need this feature addresses.

## Proposed Solution

Describe the solution you'd like to see implemented.

## Alternative Solutions

Describe any alternative solutions or features you've considered.

## Benefits

Explain how this feature would benefit users of ABP React.

## Implementation Ideas

If you have ideas about how this could be implemented, share them here.

## Additional Context

Add any other context, mockups, or examples about the feature request here.

📚 Documentation Contributions​

Types of Documentation​

  • User Guides: Help users understand how to use features
  • Developer Guides: Help developers extend or contribute to the project
  • API Documentation: Document APIs and their usage
  • Tutorials: Step-by-step guides for common tasks
  • Examples: Code examples and sample applications

Documentation Guidelines​

  1. Clear and Concise: Write in clear, simple language
  2. Well-Structured: Use headings, lists, and code blocks effectively
  3. Code Examples: Include practical, working code examples
  4. Screenshots: Add screenshots for UI-related documentation
  5. Updated: Keep documentation current with the latest version

Documentation Setup​

Documentation is built with Docusaurus:

# Navigate to docs directory
cd docs

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Start development server
pnpm start

# Build documentation
pnpm build

🎨 Design Contributions​

UI/UX Improvements​

We welcome design contributions:

  • Component Design: Improve existing components or design new ones
  • User Experience: Suggest improvements to user workflows
  • Accessibility: Help make the application more accessible
  • Visual Design: Improve the overall visual appeal

Design Guidelines​

  1. Consistency: Follow existing design patterns and conventions
  2. Accessibility: Ensure designs are accessible to all users
  3. Responsive: Design for mobile, tablet, and desktop
  4. Performance: Consider performance impact of design decisions

🔧 Code Contributions​

Code Style Guidelines​

We follow these coding standards:

TypeScript​

// Use explicit types
interface UserProps {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  email: string;
}

// Use function declarations for components
export const UserProfile: React.FC<UserProps> = ({ id, name, email }) => {
  return <div>{name}</div>;
};

// Use async/await for promises
const fetchUser = async (id: string): Promise<User> => {
  const response = await UserService.getUser({ id });
  return response.data;
};

React Components​

// Use functional components with hooks
const UserList: React.FC = () => {
  const [users, setUsers] = useState<User[]>([]);
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);

  useEffect(() => {
    loadUsers();
  }, []);

  const loadUsers = async () => {
    try {
      setLoading(true);
      const data = await UserService.getUsers();
      setUsers(data);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Failed to load users:', error);
    } finally {
      setLoading(false);
    }
  };

  if (loading) return <div>Loading...</div>;

  return (
    <div>
      {users.map(user => (
        <UserCard key={user.id} user={user} />
      ))}
    </div>
  );
};

CSS and Styling​

/* Use Tailwind CSS classes */
<div className="flex flex-col gap-4 p-6 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md">
  <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">User Profile</h2>
  <p className="text-gray-600">User information and settings</p>
</div>

/* Custom CSS should be minimal and follow BEM methodology */
.user-profile {
  /* Component styles */
}

.user-profile__header {
  /* Element styles */
}

.user-profile--compact {
  /* Modifier styles */
}

Testing Guidelines​

Write comprehensive tests for your code:

// Component tests
describe('UserProfile', () => {
  it('renders user information correctly', () => {
    const user = { id: '1', name: 'John Doe', email: 'john@example.com' };
    render(<UserProfile user={user} />);
    
    expect(screen.getByText('John Doe')).toBeInTheDocument();
    expect(screen.getByText('john@example.com')).toBeInTheDocument();
  });
});

// Hook tests
describe('useUser', () => {
  it('fetches user data successfully', async () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => useUser('1'));
    
    await waitFor(() => {
      expect(result.current.data).toBeDefined();
    });
  });
});

🏆 Recognition​

Contributors​

We recognize and appreciate all contributors:

  • Contributors List: All contributors are listed in the README
  • Release Notes: Major contributions are mentioned in release notes
  • Hall of Fame: Outstanding contributors are featured prominently

Becoming a Maintainer​

Regular contributors may be invited to become maintainers:

  1. Consistent Contributions: Regular, high-quality contributions
  2. Community Involvement: Active participation in discussions and reviews
  3. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of the project architecture
  4. Leadership: Helping other contributors and users

📞 Getting Help​

Where to Ask Questions​

  • GitHub Discussions: For general questions and discussions
  • Discord: For real-time chat and quick questions
  • GitHub Issues: For bug reports and feature requests
  • Email: For direct communication with maintainers

Response Times​

We aim to respond to:

  • Security issues: Within 24 hours
  • Bug reports: Within 3-5 business days
  • Feature requests: Within 1-2 weeks
  • Pull requests: Within 1 week

📜 Code of Conduct​

Our Pledge​

We pledge to make participation in our project a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.

Our Standards​

Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:

  • Using welcoming and inclusive language
  • Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
  • Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
  • Focusing on what is best for the community
  • Showing empathy towards other community members

Our Responsibilities​

Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.

🎉 Thank You​

Thank you for your interest in contributing to ABP React! Your contributions help make this project better for everyone in the community. Whether you're fixing a typo, adding a new feature, or helping other users, every contribution is valuable and appreciated.

Together, we can build an amazing React frontend for the ABP Framework! 🚀

Questions? Feel free to reach out to us through any of the channels mentioned above. We're here to help and support you in your contribution journey!