Contributing
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Contributions are welcome! We appreciate your help in improving these
GitLab CI/CD templates.

How to Contribute
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To contribute to this project:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Ensure the template works in a pipeline
5. Test with a real project if possible
6. Update documentation as needed
7. Submit a merge request

Guidelines
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When contributing templates:

* **Follow existing patterns:** Review existing templates for style and structure
* **Add documentation:** Include usage examples and parameter descriptions
* **Test thoroughly:** Ensure templates work in actual GitLab pipelines
* **Use inputs:** Leverage GitLab's ``spec: inputs:`` for configurability
* **Security first:** Never hardcode credentials or sensitive information

Code Review Process
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All contributions go through a review process:

1. Submit your merge request with a clear description
2. Maintainers will review your changes
3. Address any feedback or requested changes
4. Once approved, your contribution will be merged

Reporting Issues
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If you find a bug or have a feature request:

1. Check existing issues to avoid duplicates
2. Open a new issue with a clear description
3. Include:

   * Template name and version
   * GitLab CI/CD version
   * Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
   * Expected vs. actual behavior

Contact
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* **Email:** alek.cora.glez@gmail.com
* **GitLab Issues:** https://gitlab.com/bytecode-solutions/core/core-gitlab-templates/-/issues

Author
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**Alejandro Cora González** - Initial work