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+# Contributing to AI Software Factory
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to the AI Software Factory project!
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that we have a Code of Conduct that all contributors are expected to follow.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+Before creating bug reports, please check existing issues as the bug may have already been reported and fixed.
+
+When reporting a bug, include:
+
+- A clear description of the bug
+- Steps to reproduce the bug
+- Expected behavior
+- Actual behavior
+- Screenshots if applicable
+- Your environment details (OS, Python version, etc.)
+
+### Suggesting Features
+
+Feature suggestions are welcome! Please create an issue with:
+
+- A clear title and description
+- Use cases for the feature
+- Any relevant links or references
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/feature-name`)
+3. Make your changes
+4. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add some feature'`)
+5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/feature-name`)
+6. Create a new Pull Request
+
+### Style Guide
+
+- Follow the existing code style
+- Add comments for complex logic
+- Write tests for new features
+- Update documentation as needed
+
+## Development Setup
+
+1. Clone the repository
+2. Create a virtual environment
+3. Install dependencies (`pip install -r requirements.txt`)
+4. Run tests (`make test`)
+5. Make your changes
+6. Run tests again to ensure nothing is broken
+
+## Commit Messages
+
+Follow the conventional commits format:
+
+```
+feat: add new feature
+fix: fix bug
+docs: update documentation
+style: format code
+refactor: refactor code
+test: add tests
+chore: update dependencies
+```
+
+## Questions?
+
+Feel free to open an issue or discussion for any questions.