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+# Contributing to Nginx Cache Purge & Preload for Wordpress
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to the **Nginx Cache Purge & Preload for Wordpress** project! We appreciate any contributions, whether they be bug reports, code improvements, or documentation enhancements.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Issues
+
+If you encounter any issues or bugs with the project, please:
+
+1. **Check** if the issue has already been reported by searching through the existing [Issues](https://github.com/psaux-it/nginx-fastcgi-cache-purge-and-preload/issues).
+2. If the issue is not listed, create a new issue with the following details:
+   - A clear description of the problem.
+   - Steps to reproduce the issue.
+   - Any error messages or logs that could help with debugging.
+   - Information about your environment (e.g., NGINX version, operating system).
+
+### Creating Pull Requests (PRs)
+
+If you would like to contribute code to this project, please follow these steps:
+
+1. **Fork** the repository to your GitHub account.
+2. **Clone** your forked repository to your local machine.
+3. Create a **new branch** for your changes. Use this format for naming the branch:
+   - `feature/<feature-name>`
+   - `bugfix/<issue-number>`
+4. Make your changes locally and **test** them thoroughly.
+5. **Commit** your changes. Write clear, concise commit messages such as:
+   - `Fix issue with fastcgi_cache purge`
+   - `Add new preload feature for cache`
+6. **Push** your changes to your fork on GitHub.
+7. Open a **Pull Request** (PR) to merge your changes into the main repository.
+   - Provide a clear description of your changes.
+   - Link to any relevant issues using `#issue-number`.
+
+### Code Style
+
+- Follow the existing code formatting and naming conventions.
+- Ensure your code is well-commented and includes relevant explanations where necessary.
+- Add tests for new features or bug fixes when applicable.
+- Avoid adding unnecessary changes or large refactorings in a single PR.
+
+### PR Review Process
+
+- Once you open a PR, the maintainers will review it as soon as possible.
+- You may be asked to make changes or clarifications. Please respond to feedback in a timely manner.
+- Once the PR is approved, it will be merged into the main branch.
+
+### Community and Behavioral Expectations
+
+By contributing to this project, you agree to follow our community guidelines:
+
+- Be respectful and considerate to other contributors.
+- Communicate in a professional and constructive manner.
+- Be patient, and provide clear explanations when reporting issues or suggesting changes.
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [GitHub Docs - Contributing to a Project](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests)
+- [Open Source Guides](https://opensource.guide)
+
+We appreciate your contributions! Thanks for helping improve **Nginx Cache Purge & Preload for Wordpress**!