Contribution Basics

If you'd like to contribute to GDTemplate, the steps are generally straightforward. Note: this is not the steps for basic use, this is for people adding code to the project itself, rather than using it for their own game projects.

With Github Desktop

1. Download Github Desktop
2. Install the application and run some initial application setup.
3. Navigate to https://github.com/nitronova/GDTemplate
4. Use the green dropdown menu to open the project with Github Desktop.
5. Complete adding the project to a dedicated development folder.

Creating a branch for development

1. Navigate to issues and pick an existing issue.
2. Assign it to yourself using the right-hand pane.
3. In Github Desktop, ensure you have the GDTemplate repository selected.
4. Under the branch menu, select "new branch."
5. Select an up-to-date branch to base your contribution on (generally this won't be master).
6. Name your branch and create it.

Contributing to the project with your branch.

7. Make changes to the project.
8. Return to Github Desktop and ensure that only the files you changed are being committed.
9. After making a commit (left pane), you can then create a pull request.