From af6097a2c57fb0f0af4c79be07ce6064007b0519 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danielsdeleo Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:56:45 -0700 Subject: explain the contributing process in CONTRIBUTING.md --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index b803182c75..b60c5a02c0 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -1,3 +1,24 @@ +# How to Contribute + +## Prerequisites +* Create an account on our [bug tracker](http://tickets.opscode.com) +* Sign our contributor agreement (CLA). You can [sign it +online](https://secure.echosign.com/public/hostedForm?formid=PJIF5694K6L). +It only takes a few minutes, and you don't give away rights to your +contribution. If you're contributing on behalf of your employer, have +your employer fill out our [Corporate +CLA](https://secure.echosign.com/public/hostedForm?formid=PIE6C7AX856) + +## Submitting Your Patch +* Create a ticket for your change. This helps us track the changes in +each release and give you credit when your contribution ships. +* When your patch is ready, mark the ticket as resolved on the ticket +tracker. Include a link to your patch (github branch, pull request) in +your comment. +* If you're submitting a pull request, be sure to reference the ticket +number in your pull request. + +# References Chef Project home pages: * Wiki: http://wiki.opscode.com/display/chef -- cgit v1.2.1