CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to GrowthBook OpenFeature Provider for .NET

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the GrowthBook OpenFeature Provider for .NET!

Development Environment Setup

1. Prerequisites:

   • .NET 8 SDK
   • An IDE (Visual Studio, VS Code with C# extension, or JetBrains Rider)

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/growthbook/growthbook-openfeature-provider-dot-net.git
   cd growthbook-openfeature-provider-dot-net

3. Restore dependencies:

   dotnet restore

4. Build the solution:

   dotnet build

5. Run tests:

   dotnet test

Making Changes

1. Create a branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

2. Implement your changes:

   • Follow the existing code style and patterns
   • Add/update tests as needed
   • Ensure all tests pass

3. Run the sample app (optional):

   cd GrowthBook.OpenFeature.SampleApp
   dotnet run

Code Guidelines

• Follow standard C# naming conventions and code style
• Use meaningful variable and method names
• Add XML documentation comments to public APIs
• Write unit tests for new functionality
• Keep methods small and focused on a single responsibility

Submitting a Pull Request

1. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Description of your changes"

2. Push your branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

3. Create a pull request:

   • Go to the repository on GitHub
   • Click "New pull request"
   • Select your branch
   • Fill out the PR template

4. Code review:

   • Maintainers will review your code
   • Address any feedback or requested changes
   • Once approved, your PR will be merged

Release Process

The maintainers follow this process for releases:

1. Update version in project file
2. Update CHANGELOG.md
3. Create a GitHub release
4. Publish to NuGet

Questions?

If you have questions about contributing, please open an issue on GitHub.