Contributing to SBMLNetwork
============================

Thank you for considering contributing to SBMLNetwork! We welcome contributions from the community to improve the project.

How to Contribute
------------------

To contribute to SBMLNetwork, follow these steps:

1. **Fork** the repository on GitHub.
2. **Clone** your forked repository to your local machine:

    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/sys-bio/SBMLNetwork.git
    ```

3. **Create a new branch**:

    ```bash
    git checkout -b my-new-feature
    ```

4. **Make your changes** and commit them:

    ```bash
    git commit -am 'Add some feature'
    ```

5. **Push** your changes to your forked repository:

    ```bash
    git push origin my-new-feature
    ```


6. **Submit** a pull request (PR) to the main repository's `develop` branch, explaining the changes you've made.

7. **Discuss** and **iterate** on your changes with the maintainers. The PR may require some adjustments before it can be merged.

Guidelines
-----------

To ensure smooth collaboration, please adhere to the following guidelines:

- **Code Style**: Follow the existing code style and formatting conventions used in the project.
- **Testing**: If applicable, ensure new code is covered by appropriate tests and passes existing tests.
- **Documentation**: Update relevant documentation (README, API reference, etc.) to reflect your changes if necessary.
- **Commit Messages**: Write clear, descriptive commit messages that explain your changes concisely.

Feedback
--------

If you encounter issues or have suggestions for improving SBMLNetwork, please [open an issue](https://github.com/sys-bio/SBMLNetwork/issues) on GitHub.

Thank you for contributing to SBMLNetwork!

License
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By contributing to SBMLNetwork, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's :doc:`license </license>`.