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+# Contributing to Portfolio Website - Dipen Patel
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to my personal portfolio website! Contributions are always welcome. Whether you're fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving documentation, your help is much appreciated.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### 1. Fork the Repository
+
+Start by forking the repository to your own GitHub account. This will create a copy of the repository under your username.
+
+### 2. Create a New Branch
+
+Once you’ve forked the repository, clone it to your local machine and create a new branch for your changes:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/yourusername/portfolio.git
+cd portfolio
+git checkout -b feature-name
+```
+
+### 3. Make Your Changes
+
+Make the necessary changes, whether it’s fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving documentation.
+
+### 4. Test Locally
+
+Run the project locally to ensure that your changes work as expected. You can start the development server with:
+
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
+
+Visit [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to see your changes.
+
+### 5. Commit Your Changes
+
+Once you're satisfied with your changes, commit them to your branch:
+
+```bash
+git add .
+git commit -m "Brief description of the changes"
+```
+
+### 6. Push Your Changes
+
+Push your changes to your forked repository:
+
+```bash
+git push origin feature-name
+```
+
+### 7. Create a Pull Request
+
+Finally, create a pull request (PR) to merge your changes into the main repository. Provide a clear description of what changes you’ve made and why.
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+- **Write clear commit messages** that explain the purpose of the changes.
+- **Keep your changes focused** on one feature or fix at a time.
+- **Update documentation** if your changes affect how the project works or if you add new features.
+- **Ensure your code follows the project's style** guidelines, such as consistent indentation and naming conventions.
+
+## Reporting Bugs or Issues
+
+If you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please feel free to open an issue in the [Issues section](https://github.com/yourusername/portfolio/issues) of this repository.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you agree to follow the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure that the environment remains welcoming, respectful, and inclusive for everyone.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the **MIT License**.