# How to contribute

## Getting started

- Fork the repository on GitHub
- Read the README.md for build instructions

## Issue

Reporting bugs is one of the best ways to contribute. However, a good bug report has some very specific qualities, so try to recreate it with a clean build framework clone. Then search for [existing and closed issues](https://github.com/armbian/build/issues). If you don't find it there, [open a new issue](https://github.com/armbian/build/issues/new).

## Adding a new feature

You are welcome to suggest or contribute directly to the code with a pull request. In case your proposed changes are large, remember to discuss them prior to development.

## Join development

Join regulars on their active missions, start maintaining any part of the code: patches, drivers or scripted applications like [armbian-config](https://github.com/armbian/config), address [community wishes](https://github.com/armbian/build/issues),

## Additional information

- [Build parameters and advanced build options](https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Build-Options/),
- [Make use of user defined configurations](https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_User-Configurations/),
- [Docker](https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Building-with-Docker/) and [Vagrant](https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Using-Vagrant/) building guides,
- Engage in [Armbian build framework forums](https://forum.armbian.com/forum/4-development/),
- Check [Jira](https://armbian.atlassian.net/browse/AR) project management application status,
- Make use of central project [search engine](https://www.armbian.com/search),
- Browse [IRC channel logs](http://irc.armbian.com) or interact at #armbian on [Libera](https://libera.chat/).