5. contributing.md (Contribution Guidelines)

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to the Accumulate Python Client!

If you'd like to help improve the library, fix bugs, or add features, follow the guidelines below.

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Getting Started

1. Fork the Repository

Click the "Fork" button at the top right of the GitHub repository.

2. Clone Your Fork

```bash git clone https://github.com/opendlt/accumulate-python-client.git 3. Install Dependencies bash Copy cd accumulate-python-client pip install -r requirements.txt Making Changes Ensure code is well-documented Write tests for any new features or bug fixes Follow PEP8 and best coding practices Submitting a Pull Request (PR) Push your branch: bash Copy git push origin your-branch Open a pull request against main Fill out the PR template and describe your changes Contact For questions or discussions, open an issue or join our community discussions

Thank you for contributing!

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