Contributing Guide

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Penpot. This is a generic guide that details how to contribute to Penpot in a way that is efficient for everyone. If you want a specific documentation for different parts of the platform, please refer to docs/ directory.

Reporting Bugs

We are using GitHub Issues for our public bugs. We keep a close eye on this and try to make it clear when we have an internal fix in progress. Before filing a new task, try to make sure your problem doesn't already exist.

If you found a bug, please report it, as far as possible with:

• a detailed explanation of steps to reproduce the error
• a browser and the browser version used
• a dev tools console exception stack trace (if it is available)

If you found a bug that you consider better discuss in private (for example: security bugs), consider first send an email to support@penpot.app.

We don't have formal bug bounty program for security reports; this is an open source application and your contribution will be recognized in the changelog.

Pull requests

If you want propose a change or bug fix with the Pull-Request system firstly you should carefully read the DCO section and format your commits accordingly.

If you intend to fix a bug it's fine to submit a pull request right away but we still recommend to file an issue detailing what you're fixing. This is helpful in case we don't accept that specific fix but want to keep track of the issue.

If you want to implement or start working in a new feature, please open a question / discussion issue for it. No pull-request will be accepted without previous chat about the changes, independently if it is a new feature, already planned feature or small quick win.

If is going to be your first pull request, You can learn how from this free video series:

https://egghead.io/series/how-to-contribute-to-an-open-source-project-on-github

We will use the easy fix mark for tag for indicate issues that are easy for beginners.

Commit Guidelines

We have very precise rules over how our git commit messages can be formatted.

The commit message format is:

<type> <subject>

[body]

[footer]

Where type is:

• :bug: a commit that fixes a bug
• :sparkles: a commit that an improvement
• :tada: a commit with new feature
• :recycle: a commit that introduces a refactor
• :lipstick: a commit with cosmetic changes
• :ambulance: a commit that fixes critical bug
• :books: a commit that improves or adds documentation
• :construction:: a wip commit
• :boom: a commit with breaking changes
• :wrench: a commit for config updates
• :zap: a commit with performance improvements
• :whale: a commit for docker related stuff
• :rewind: a commit that reverts changes
• :paperclip: a commit with other not relevant changes
• :arrow_up: a commit with dependencies updates

More info:

• https://gist.github.com/parmentf/035de27d6ed1dce0b36a
• https://gist.github.com/rxaviers/7360908

Each commit should have:

• A concise subject using imperative mood.
• The subject should have capitalized the first letter, without period at the end and no larger than 65 characters.
• A blank line between the subject line and the body.
• An entry on the CHANGES.md file if applicable, referencing the github or taiga issue/user-story using the these same rules.

Examples of good commit messages:

• :bug: Fix unexpected error on launching modal
• :bug: Set proper error message on generic error
• :sparkles: Enable new modal for profile
• :zap: Improve performance of dashboard navigation
• :wrench: Update default backend configuration
• :books: Add more documentation for authentication process
• :ambulance: Fix critical bug on user registration process
• :tada: Add new approach for user registration

Code of conduct

As contributors and maintainers of this project, we pledge to respect all people who contribute through reporting issues, posting feature requests, updating documentation, submitting pull requests or patches, and other activities.

We are committed to making participation in this project a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of level of experience, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, or religion.

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include the use of sexual language or imagery, derogatory comments or personal attacks, trolling, public or private harassment, insults, or other unprofessional conduct.

Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct. Project maintainers who do not follow the Code of Conduct may be removed from the project team.

This code of conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces when an individual is representing the project or its community.

Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by opening an issue or contacting one or more of the project maintainers.

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 1.1.0, available from http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/1/0/

Developer's Certificate of Origin (DCO)

By submitting code you are agree and can certify the below:

Developer's Certificate of Origin 1.1

By making a contribution to this project, I certify that:

(a) The contribution was created in whole or in part by me and I
    have the right to submit it under the open source license
    indicated in the file; or

(b) The contribution is based upon previous work that, to the best
    of my knowledge, is covered under an appropriate open source
    license and I have the right under that license to submit that
    work with modifications, whether created in whole or in part
    by me, under the same open source license (unless I am
    permitted to submit under a different license), as indicated
    in the file; or

(c) The contribution was provided directly to me by some other
    person who certified (a), (b) or (c) and I have not modified
    it.

(d) I understand and agree that this project and the contribution
    are public and that a record of the contribution (including all
    personal information I submit with it, including my sign-off) is
    maintained indefinitely and may be redistributed consistent with
    this project or the open source license(s) involved.

Then, all your code patches (documentation are excluded) should contain a sign-off at the end of the patch/commit description body. It can be automatically added on adding -s parameter to git commit.

This is an example of the aspect of the line:

Signed-off-by: Andrey Antukh <niwi@niwi.nz>

Please, use your real name (sorry, no pseudonyms or anonymous contributions are allowed).