## How to contribute to beekeeper
### Do you have a question or need help?
Please *do not* open an issue.
Instead, please ask your question in the [project Discussions](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/discussions).
### Did you find a bug?
* **Ensure the bug was not already reported** by searching on GitHub under [Issues](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/issues).
* If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, [open a new one](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/new). Be sure to include a **title and clear description**, as much relevant information as possible, and a **code sample** or an **executable test case** demonstrating the expected behavior that is not occurring.
* If possible, use the relevant bug report templates to create the issue. Simply copy the content of the appropriate template, make the necessary changes to demonstrate the issue, and **paste the content into the issue description**:
* [**Active Record** (models, database) issues](https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/main/guides/bug_report_templates/active_record_main.rb)
### Do you intend to fix a bug, add a new feature, or improve the documentation?
* Make sure an [Issue](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/issues) exists for the bug. If not, please [create one](#did-you-find-a-bug) yourself.
* Check that there is not already a [Pull Request](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/pulls) open for the same issue.
* If the issue has not yet been approved, please wait for the project admins to review the issue and approve it before submitting a pull request.
* If the issue has been approved and is already assigned to someone, please check with them to see if they would like to deletgate some or all of the work. If you do not get a response and there is no evidence of active work, please add a comment to the issue tagging one or more of the project's admins.
* If the issue has been approved but not assigned, please assign it to yourself (or ask a project admin to assign it to you if you do not have appropriate permissions).
* Before submitting a PR, please read the [development guide](DEVELOPING.md) to know more about coding conventions and the development lifecycle.
* Open a new [GitHub pull request]() with the patch. Ensure the PR description clearly describes the problem and solution. Include the relevant issue number if applicable.
### Do you want to help but don't know where to start?
Check out the [Issues](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/issues) and look for issues labeled [Good first issue](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22).
### Do you have questions about the source code?
Look for an answer to your question in the [README](../README.md), [docs](../docs/), or in the [project Discussions](https://github.com/jdidion/beekeeper/discussions).
If you do not find an answer, please start a new discussion.