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Process

  1. Find an Issue: Check the GitHub issues for tasks.
  2. Create a Branch: Create a new branch for your work.
  3. Commit Changes: Make your changes and commit them with descriptive messages.
  4. Push & PR: Push your branch to GitHub and open a Pull Request against the main branch.
  5. Review: Address feedback from reviewers.
  6. Merge: Once approved and CI passes, your PR will be merged.

Branch Naming Conventions

We use specific prefixes for branch names:
  • feat/: For new features (e.g., feat/add-university-search)
  • fix/: For bug fixes (e.g., fix/user-sync-retry)
  • docs/: For documentation changes (e.g., docs/expand-api-ref)
  • refactor/: For code refactoring without behavior changes.

Commit Message Conventions

We follow Conventional Commits:
  • feat: ...
  • fix: ...
  • docs: ...
  • style: ...
  • refactor: ...
  • test: ...
  • chore: ...

Code Review Checklist

Before submitting a PR, ensure:
  • Code is formatted with Prettier (pnpm format).
  • Code passes linting (pnpm lint).
  • New code has corresponding unit or integration tests.
  • All existing tests pass.
  • Documentation is updated (if applicable).
  • Commit messages are descriptive and follow conventions.

PR Process

  • Draft PRs: If your work is still in progress, open a Draft PR to get early feedback.
  • Labels: Add appropriate labels (e.g., frontend, backend, bug).
  • Description: Provide a clear summary of your changes and link to the relevant issue.