Contributing Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Ciyex EHR!

Code of Conduct

Please treat everyone with respect. Harassment or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

Getting Started

1. Fork the Repository: Create your own fork on GitHub.
2. Clone Locally:

   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ciyex.git

3. Setup Environment: Follow the Local Setup Guide.

Development Workflow

1. Create a Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature

   Prefixes: feature/, fix/, docs/, refactor/.

2. Make Changes: Write code and add tests.

3. Commit: Use clear, descriptive commit messages.

   git commit -m "feat: Add telehealth waiting room"

4. Push:

   git push origin feature/amazing-feature

5. Open Pull Request: Target the main branch. Provide a description of your changes.

Code Style

Java (Backend)

• Use standard Java naming conventions.
• Checkstyle is enforced via Gradle.

  ./gradlew checkstyleMain

TypeScript/React (Frontend)

• Use Prettier and ESLint.

  npm run lint

Definition of Done

A PR is gathered "ready" when:

• All tests pass.
• New code is covered by tests.
• Documentation is updated (if applicable).
• Linter checks pass.

Reporting Bugs

Please use the GitHub Issues tab. Include:

• Steps to reproduce
• Expected vs. actual behavior
• Screenshots/Logs