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Before You Start

All contributions must begin with a GitHub Issue, unless the change is for:
  • Small bug fixes
  • Typo corrections
  • Minor wording improvements
  • Simple type fixes that don’t change functionality

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For Features and Contributions

1

Check existing discussions

First check the Feature Requests discussions board for similar ideas.
2

Create a feature request

If your idea is new, create a new feature request with a clear description of the problem and proposed solution.
3

Wait for approval

Wait for approval from core maintainers before starting implementation.
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Start working

Once approved, feel free to begin working on a PR with the help of our community!
PRs without approved issues may be closed.

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Writing and Submitting Code

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1. Keep Pull Requests Focused

  • Limit PRs to a single feature or bug fix
  • Split larger changes into smaller, related PRs
  • Break changes into logical commits that can be reviewed independently

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2. Code Quality

Check code style:
All PRs must pass CI checks which include linting.

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3. Testing

Every new feature should include appropriate tests:
  • Unit tests for individual functions
  • Integration tests for component interactions
  • E2E tests for user-facing features
Ensure all tests pass:
If your changes affect existing functionality, update the relevant tests.
See the Testing Guide for detailed information.

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4. Version Management with Changesets

Create a changeset for any user-facing changes:
1

Generate a changeset

2

Choose the version bump

Select the appropriate version bump:
  • major → breaking changes (1.0.0 → 2.0.0)
  • minor → new features (1.0.0 → 1.1.0)
  • patch → bug fixes (1.0.0 → 1.0.1)
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Write a clear message

Write clear, descriptive changeset messages that explain the impact to users.
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Commit the changeset file

Commit the generated .changeset file along with your changes.
Documentation-only changes don’t require changesets.

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5. Commit Guidelines

  • Write clear, descriptive commit messages
  • Use conventional commit format:
    • feat: for new features
    • fix: for bug fixes
    • docs: for documentation
    • refactor: for refactoring
    • test: for test changes
    • chore: for maintenance tasks
  • Reference relevant issues using #issue-number
Example:

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6. Before Submitting

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7. Pull Request Description

Your PR description should:
  • Clearly describe what your changes do
  • Include steps to test the changes
  • List any breaking changes
  • Add screenshots for UI changes
  • Reference the related issue(s)
Example PR template:

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Creating a Pull Request

1

Generate a changeset

Before creating a PR, generate a changeset entry:
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Commit your changes

Commit your changes and the generated .changeset file:
3

Push and create PR

Push your branch and create a PR on GitHub:
Our CI will:
  • Run tests and checks
  • Changesetbot will create a comment showing the version impact
  • When merged to main, changesetbot will create a Version Packages PR
  • When the Version Packages PR is merged, a new release will be published

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Code Style Guidelines

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TypeScript

  • Use TypeScript strict mode
  • Prefer interfaces over types for object shapes
  • Use meaningful variable and function names
  • Add JSDoc comments for public APIs
  • Avoid any - use proper types or unknown

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React Components

  • Use functional components with hooks
  • Keep components small and focused
  • Extract reusable logic into custom hooks
  • Use TypeScript for prop types

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File Organization

  • One component per file
  • Co-locate tests with source files
  • Use index files for cleaner imports
  • Group related files in directories

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Documentation

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Code Comments

  • Write self-documenting code when possible
  • Add comments for complex logic
  • Use JSDoc for public APIs
  • Explain the “why” not the “what”

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Documentation Updates

If your changes affect user-facing features:
  • Update relevant documentation in /docs
  • Add examples where helpful
  • Update screenshots if UI changed
  • Consider adding a how-to guide

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Review Process

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What to Expect

  1. Automated checks: CI will run tests, linting, and type checking
  2. Changeset validation: Changesetbot comments on version impact
  3. Code review: Maintainers will review your code
  4. Feedback: You may receive requests for changes
  5. Approval: Once approved, your PR will be merged

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Responding to Feedback

  • Be responsive to review comments
  • Ask questions if feedback is unclear
  • Make requested changes in new commits
  • Mark conversations as resolved when addressed
  • Be patient and respectful

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Linux-Specific Development

If you’re developing on Linux, you’ll need additional system libraries for running tests. See the Setup Guide for details.

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Getting Help

If you need help:

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Recognition

All contributors are recognized in:
  • The project’s README
  • Release notes (via changesets)
  • GitHub’s contributor graph
Thank you for contributing to HAI Build Code Generator!

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Next Steps

Testing Guide

Learn how to test your changes

Code of Conduct

Read our code of conduct