diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 0637c1e..041be79 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -1,19 +1,22 @@ # Contribution Guidelines -Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines: +Ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines: -* This is an open source compilation, please check that the license of the software is suitable. -* Search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate. -* Make an individual commit for each suggestion. +* This is an open source compilation. + * Check the license of the software is suitable. +* Search previous suggestions before making a new one. + * Don't create duplicates. +* Make an individual commit for each category. * Consolidate multiple commits to a pull request. * In pull request descriptions: - * Don't use past tense or present progressive (added, adding) - * Include the application names and categories + * Use imperative (e.g. add instead of added/adding). + * Include application names and categories. + * Include a link to the open source project page. * Example: *Add mosh, openSSH to SSH* * Use the following format: \[RESOURCE\]\(LINK\) - DESCRIPTION. -* Keep descriptions short. -* End all descriptions with a full stop/period. + * Keep descriptions short. + * End descriptions with a full stop/period. * Order projects alphabetically within each category. -* Check your spelling and grammar. -* New categories, or improvements to the existing categorisation are welcome. +* Check spelling and grammar. +* Improvements to the existing categorisation are welcome. -Thank you for your suggestions! +Thank you very much for your suggestions!