CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to IPTF Map

How to Contribute

Adding a Vendor/Protocol

1. Check the vendors directory - don't duplicate existing ones
2. Create a new file: vendors/your-protocol.md
3. Use the template
4. Submit a Pull Request using the vendor template

Adding an Enterprise Use Case

1. Check use-cases and approaches directories first
2. Create a new file describing your use case
3. Submit a Pull Request using the use-case template

Simple Rules

• Be accurate - no marketing, just facts
• Check for duplicates - don't add what's already there
• Include working links - make sure documentation works
• Use semantic commits - helps us track changes

Semantic commit types:

• feat: - New vendor, pattern, use case, or approach
• fix: - Corrections to existing content
• docs: - Documentation updates
• refactor: - Reorganizing content without changing meaning
• chore: - Maintenance tasks

Getting Help

• Open an issue for questions
• Use GitHub Discussions for broader topics