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+# Contributing to simple-terraform-backend
+
+We're excited that you're interested in contributing to the simple-terraform-backend project! This document outlines the process for contributing to this project.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please read it before contributing.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
+2. Clone your fork locally:
+   ```
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/terraform-fastapi-backend.git
+   cd terraform-fastapi-backend
+   ```
+3. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
+   ```
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+## Setting Up the Development Environment
+
+1. Ensure you have Python 3.7+ installed.
+2. Create a virtual environment:
+   ```
+   python -m venv venv
+   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`
+   ```
+3. Install the development dependencies:
+   ```
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+## Making Changes
+
+1. Make your changes in your feature branch.
+2. Add or update tests as necessary.
+3. Ensure all tests pass:
+   ```
+   pytest
+   ```
+4. Update documentation if you've made changes to the API or added new features.
+
+## Commit Guidelines
+
+- Use clear and meaningful commit messages.
+- Reference issue numbers in your commit messages if applicable.
+- Make sure each commit represents a logical unit of change.
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+1. Push your changes to your fork on GitHub:
+   ```
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+2. Go to the original project repository on GitHub and create a new Pull Request.
+3. Describe your changes in detail, referencing any related issues.
+4. Wait for a maintainer to review your PR. They may ask for changes or clarifications.
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Follow PEP 8 guidelines for Python code.
+- Use type hints where possible.
+- Document your functions and classes using docstrings.
+
+## Testing
+
+- Write unit tests for new functionality.
+- Ensure all existing tests pass before submitting a PR.
+- Aim for high test coverage for new code.
+
+## Documentation
+
+- Update the README.md if you've made changes that affect how the project is used.
+- Document new features or changes to existing features in the appropriate places.
+
+## Reporting Bugs
+
+- Use the GitHub Issues tracker to report bugs.
+- Describe the bug in detail, including steps to reproduce.
+- Include information about your environment (OS, Python version, etc.).
+
+## Requesting Features
+
+- Use the GitHub Issues tracker to suggest new features.
+- Clearly describe the feature and its potential benefits.
+- Be open to discussion about the feature's implementation.
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you have any questions about contributing, feel free to open an issue for clarification.