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author | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-04-19 00:47:55 +0000 |
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committer | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-04-19 00:47:55 +0000 |
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Adding upstream version 124.0.1.upstream/124.0.1
Signed-off-by: Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org>
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diff --git a/devtools/docs/contributor/getting-started/README.md b/devtools/docs/contributor/getting-started/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..fe21ecbe8d --- /dev/null +++ b/devtools/docs/contributor/getting-started/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# Getting started + +Hello, and thanks for your interest in contributing to Firefox DevTools! + +DevTools is a complex web app, but if you're familiar with either HTML/CSS or JavaScript, you can contribute! The process goes like this: + +- Claim a bug +- Set up your dev environment +- Write the patch and get it reviewed + +Feel free to ask questions at any point on [Matrix](https://chat.mozilla.org/#/room/#devtools:mozilla.org). + +## Claim a bug + +Visit the [Codetribute](https://codetribute.mozilla.org/projects/devtools) bug tracker and find a bug you like. Anything labeled **good-first-bug** is perfect for a newcomer. Many of these tasks will make a visible impact to the DevTools UI. + +Claim the bug by creating a Bugzilla account and posting a comment on the bug’s page to say that you’d like to work on it. Ask questions if you have any uncertainty about what the bug means. + +## Set up your dev environment + +Follow the steps of Firefox’s [contributor guide](https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/contributing/how_to_contribute_firefox.html) to install and run Firefox locally. During installation, follow the steps for “Artifact Mode.” + +If you run into errors about missing libraries, search the web to learn how to install whatever is missing. If you get stuck, ask for help on [Matrix](https://chat.mozilla.org/#/room/#devtools:mozilla.org). + +## Write the patch and get it reviewed + +The rest of this documentation has info on coding standards as well as specifics of DevTools architecture. + +When you’re ready to commit your changes, you can ask the bug’s mentor to review, or refer to the list of [DevTools team members](https://firefox-dev.tools/#about-devtools). |