| ## Contributing guide |
| This document serves as a checklist before contributing to this repository. |
| It includes links to read up on if topics are unclear to you. |
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| This guide mainly focuses on the proper use of Git. |
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| ### 1. Before opening an issue |
| To report a bug/request please file an issue in the right repository |
| (example for [stm32g4xx_hal_driver](https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/stm32g4xx_hal_driver/issues/new/choose)). |
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| Please check the following boxes before posting an issue: |
| - [ ] `Make sure you are using the latest commit (major releases are Tagged, but corrections are available as new commits).` |
| - [ ] `Make sure your issue is a question/feedback/suggestions RELATED TO the software provided in this repository.` Otherwise, it should be discussed on the [ST Community/STM32 MCUs forum](https://community.st.com/s/group/0F90X000000AXsASAW/stm32-mcus). |
| - [ ] `Make sure your issue is not already reported/fixed on GitHub or discussed on a previous issue.` Please refer to this [dashboard](https://github.com/orgs/STMicroelectronics/projects/2) for the list of issues and pull-requests. Do not forget to browse into the **closed** issues. |
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| ### 2. Posting the issue |
| When you have checked the previous boxes. You will find two templates (Bug Report or Other Issue) available in the **Issues** tab of the repository. |
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| ### 3. Pull Requests |
| STMicrolectronics is happy to receive contributions from the community, based on an initial Contributor License Agreement (CLA) procedure. |
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| * If you are an individual writing original source code and you are sure **you own the intellectual property**, then you need to sign an Individual CLA (https://cla.st.com). |
| * If you work for a company that wants also to allow you to contribute with your work, your company needs to provide a Corporate CLA (https://cla.st.com) mentioning your GitHub account name. |
| * If you are not sure that a CLA (Individual or Corporate) has been signed for your GitHub account you can check here (https://cla.st.com). |
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| Please note that: |
| * The Corporate CLA will always take precedence over the Individual CLA. |
| * One CLA submission is sufficient, for any project proposed by STMicroelectronics. |
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| #### How to proceed |
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| * We recommend to engage first a communication thru an issue, in order to present your proposal. Just to confirm that it corresponds to STMicroelectronics domain or scope. |
| * Then fork the project to your GitHub account to further develop your contribution. Please use the latest commit version. |
| * Please, submit one Pull Request for one new feature or proposal. This will ease the analysis and the final merge if accepted. |
