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author | Sytse Sijbrandij <sytse@dosire.com> | 2013-04-12 11:25:25 +0200 |
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committer | Sytse Sijbrandij <sytse@dosire.com> | 2013-04-12 11:25:25 +0200 |
commit | e45d1d255865a58c57f9f6c0743f3253503e1552 (patch) | |
tree | c62a22fd9184dc57ca2e8b2fad0cdd7a4a1c07aa | |
parent | 67b82e90cf00b2ba6063e8203b4f449d890cf98d (diff) | |
download | gitlab-ce-e45d1d255865a58c57f9f6c0743f3253503e1552.tar.gz |
Move issues first since people submitting PR's are more into the OpenSource thinking. Hat tip Yves Senn.
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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index f322a81ca5a..e4b71d5b99a 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -1,10 +1,28 @@ # Contribute to GitLab -This guide details how to use pull requests and the issues to improve GitLab. +This guide details how to use issues and pull requests to improve GitLab. -## Closing policy for pull requests and issues +## Closing policy for issues and pull requests -Pull requests and issues not in line with the guidelines listed in this document will be closed with just a link to this paragraph. GitLab is a popular open source project and the capacity to deal with issues and pull requests is limited. To get support for your problems please use other channels as detailed in [the getting help section of the readme](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq#getting-help). Professional [support subscriptions](http://www.gitlab.com/subscription/) and [consulting services](http://www.gitlab.com/consultancy/) are available from [GitLab.com](http://www.gitlab.com/). +Issues and pull requests not in line with the guidelines listed in this document will be closed with just a link to this paragraph. GitLab is a popular open source project and the capacity to deal with issues and pull requests is limited. To get support for your problems please use other channels as detailed in [the getting help section of the readme](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq#getting-help). Professional [support subscriptions](http://www.gitlab.com/subscription/) and [consulting services](http://www.gitlab.com/consultancy/) are available from [GitLab.com](http://www.gitlab.com/). + +## Issue tracker + +The [issue tracker](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/issues) is only for obvious bugs or misbehavior in the master branch of GitLab. When submitting an issue please conform to the issue submission guidelines listed below. + +Please send a pull request with a tested solution or a pull request with a failing test instead of opening an issue if you can. If you're unsure where to post, post to the [Support Forum](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/gitlabhq) first. There are a lot of helpful GitLab users there who may be able to help you quickly. If your particular issue turns out to be a bug, it will find its way from there. + +### Issue tracker guidelines + +**Search** for similar entries before submitting your own, there's a good chance somebody else had the same issue or idea. Show your support with `:+1:` and/or join the discussion. + +* Summarize your issue in one sentence (what goes wrong, what did you expect to happen) +* Describe your issue in detail +* How can we reproduce the issue on the [GitLab Vagrant virtual machine](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlab-vagrant-vm) (start with: vagrant destroy && vagrant up && vagrant ssh) +* Add the last commit sha1 of the GitLab version you used to replicate the issue +* Add logs or screen shots when possible +* Link to the line of code that might be responsible for the problem +* Describe your setup (use relevant parts from `sudo -u gitlab -H bundle exec rake gitlab:env:info`) ## Pull requests @@ -33,21 +51,3 @@ We will accept pull requests if: * If it makes changes to the UI the pull request should include screenshots For examples of feedback on pull requests please look at already [closed pull requests](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/pulls?direction=desc&page=1&sort=created&state=closed). - -## Issue tracker - -The [issue tracker](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/issues) is only for obvious bugs or misbehavior in the master branch of GitLab. When submitting an issue please conform to the issue submission guidelines listed below. - -Please send a pull request with a tested solution or a pull request with a failing test instead of opening an issue if you can. If you're unsure where to post, post to the [Support Forum](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/gitlabhq) first. There are a lot of helpful GitLab users there who may be able to help you quickly. If your particular issue turns out to be a bug, it will find its way from there. - -### Issue tracker guidelines - -**Search** for similar entries before submitting your own, there's a good chance somebody else had the same issue or idea. Show your support with `:+1:` and/or join the discussion. - -* Summarize your issue in one sentence (what goes wrong, what did you expect to happen) -* Describe your issue in detail -* How can we reproduce the issue on the [GitLab Vagrant virtual machine](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlab-vagrant-vm) (start with: vagrant destroy && vagrant up && vagrant ssh) -* Add the last commit sha1 of the GitLab version you used to replicate the issue -* Add logs or screen shots when possible -* Link to the line of code that might be responsible for the problem -* Describe your setup (use relevant parts from `sudo -u gitlab -H bundle exec rake gitlab:env:info`) |