# Contributing ## Prerequisites 1. [Install Go][go-install]. 2. Download the sources and switch the working directory: ```bash go get -u -d github.com/go-chi/chi cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/go-chi/chi ``` ## Submitting a Pull Request A typical workflow is: 1. [Fork the repository.][fork] 2. [Create a topic branch.][branch] 3. Add tests for your change. 4. Run `go test`. If your tests pass, return to the step 3. 5. Implement the change and ensure the steps from the previous step pass. 6. Run `goimports -w .`, to ensure the new code conforms to Go formatting guideline. 7. [Add, commit and push your changes.][git-help] 8. [Submit a pull request.][pull-req] [go-install]: https://golang.org/doc/install [fork]: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/working-with-forks/fork-a-repo [branch]: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/about-branches [git-help]: https://docs.github.com/en [pull-req]: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/about-pull-requests