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+# Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions from the community.
+
+## Getting started
+
+1. Browse [open issues](https://github.com/entusiasme/api/issues) and comment if you plan to work on one
+2. Fork the repository and create a branch from `main`
+3. Make your change with tests or documentation as appropriate
+4. Open a pull request describing what changed and why
+
+## Code of conduct
+
+Be respectful and constructive in issues and reviews.
+
+## Questions
+
+If you are unsure where to start, open an issue describing what you would like to work on and a maintainer can help scope it.