## How to contribute to Tile38

> Hi Everyone,
>
> Before getting starting with contributing, please know that we currently have two community forums.
> 
> - [Tile38 Mailing List](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/tile38) for technical user questions, feature requests, and developers.
> - [Tile38 Slack](https://tile38.com/slack) for casual questions and user chat.
> 
> The mailing list is brand new as of April 18, 2019.
>
> Thanks,
> Josh Baker

#### Did you find a bug?

* **Do not open up a GitHub issue if the bug is a security vulnerability
  in Tile38**. Sensitive security-related issues should be reported to [security@tile38.com](mailto:security@tile38.com).

* **Ensure the bug was not already reported** by searching on GitHub under [Issues](https://github.com/tidwall/tile38/issues).

* If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, 
  [open a new one](https://github.com/tidwall/tile38/issues/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.

#### Did you write a patch that fixes a bug?

* 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.

#### Did you fix whitespace, format code, or make a purely cosmetic patch?

Changes that are cosmetic in nature and do not add anything substantial to the stability, functionality, or 
testability of Tile38 will generally not be accepted.

#### **Do you intend to add a new feature or change an existing one?**

* Suggest your change in the [tile38 mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/tile38), and start writing code.

* Do not open an issue on GitHub until you have collected positive feedback about the change. GitHub issues are primarily intended for bug reports and fixes.

#### **Do you have questions about the source code?**

* Ask any question about how to use Tile38 in the [tile38 mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/tile38).

Thanks!