| # How to contribute | |
| The following is a short step-by-step rundown of what one typically would do to contribute. | |
| - [Fork this project](https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/fork) on GitHub. | |
| - For setting up the environment to run the self tests, please run `init-tests-after-clone.sh`. | |
| - Please try to **write a test that fails unless the contribution is present.** | |
| - Try to avoid massive commits and prefer to take small steps, with one commit for each. | |
| - Feel free to add yourself to AUTHORS file. | |
| - Create a pull request. | |