contribution guidelines

[kən-ˌtrɪ-ˈbjuː-ʃən ˈɡaɪd-ˌlaɪnz]
nounpl: contribution guidelines
diretrizes de contribuição
1. A set of rules, standards, and procedures that specify how individuals or organizations should contribute to a project, organization, or community
The open-source project has detailed contribution guidelines that all developers must follow before submitting code.
O projeto de código aberto possui diretrizes de contribuição detalhadas que todos os desenvolvedores devem seguir antes de enviar o código.
2. Written instructions that outline the process, requirements, and expectations for making contributions
Please read the contribution guidelines before submitting your pull request.
Por favor, leia as diretrizes de contribuição antes de enviar sua solicitação de pull.
3. Standards that ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project goals
Following the contribution guidelines helps maintain code quality across the repository.
Seguir as diretrizes de contribuição ajuda a manter a qualidade do código em todo o repositório.
This term is primarily used in software development and open-source communities in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian tech culture, respecting contribution guidelines is considered essential for professional collaboration. In the USA, contribution guidelines are a standard practice in GitHub projects and represent a formalized approach to community involvement. The phrase is widely understood in Portuguese tech communities and is often found in README files of projects maintained by Portuguese-speaking developers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
submission guidelinescontributor guidelinescoding standardsdevelopment guidelinesparticipation rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted contributionsno guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretrizes de contribuição
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese tech communities
São Paulo
guias de contribuição
Alternative term used in tech hubs, slightly more informal
Rio de Janeiro
diretrizes para contribuições
More verbose variant occasionally used
Portugal
diretrizes de contribuição
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, universally understood in European Portuguese tech communities

Related Words

pull requestcode reviewrepository standardscontributor agreementdocumentationcode of conduct

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the guidelines
adhere to contribution standards
read before you contribute
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