Contributing to the Scrum Guide Expansion Pack - ScrumGuides/ScrumGuide-ExpansionPack GitHub Wiki

We welcome and appreciate contributions from the community! This guide outlines how you can contribute to the Scrum Guide Expansion Pack project.

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Ways to Contribute

📝 Content Contributions

  • Improve existing guide content
  • Fix typos and grammatical errors
  • Enhance explanations and examples
  • Add references and citations
  • Update outdated information

🌐 Translation Contributions

  • Translate content to new languages
  • Improve existing Translation-Guide
  • Review and validate Translation-Guide
  • Maintain translation consistency

🛠️ Technical Contributions

  • Fix bugs and issues
  • Improve website performance
  • Enhance accessibility
  • Add new features
  • Improve documentation

🎨 Design Contributions

  • Improve user interface
  • Enhance user experience
  • Create visual assets
  • Optimize for mobile devices

📚 Documentation

  • Improve project documentation
  • Create tutorials and guides
  • Update installation instructions
  • Document new features

Getting Started

1. Read the Guidelines

Before -Contributing-to-the-Scrum-Guide-Expansion-Pack, please read:

2. Set Up Your Environment

Follow the Getting Started Guide to set up your -Development-Guide environment.

3. Find an Issue

  • Browse open issues
  • Look for issues labeled good first issue for beginners
  • Check issues labeled help wanted for priority items
  • Create a new issue if you find a bug or have a feature request

4. Test Your Ideas

Contribution Workflow

1. Fork and Clone

# Fork the repository on GitHub, then clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/ScrumGuide-ExpansionPack.git
cd ScrumGuide-ExpansionPack

# Add the original repository as a remote
git remote add upstream https://github.com/ScrumGuides/ScrumGuide-ExpansionPack.git

2. Create a Branch

# Create and switch to a new branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

# Use descriptive branch names:
# - feature/add-spanish-translation
# - fix/navigation-bug
# - docs/update-installation-guide

3. Make Your Changes

  • Follow the Style Guidelines
  • Test your changes locally
  • Ensure all tests pass
  • Update documentation if needed

4. Commit Your Changes

# Stage your changes
git add .

# Commit with a descriptive message
git commit -m "feat: add Spanish translation for main guide"

# Use conventional commit format:
# feat: new feature
# fix: bug fix
# docs: documentation
# style: formatting changes
# refactor: code refactoring
# test: adding tests
# chore: maintenance tasks

5. Push and Create Pull Request

# Push your branch to your fork
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

# Create a pull request on GitHub
# - Use a clear title and description
# - Reference any related issues
# - Add screenshots if applicable

Content Contributions

Editing Guide Content

The main guide content is located in:

site/content/guide/index.md

Content Structure

  • Use clear, concise language
  • Follow the existing structure and formatting
  • Include proper headings and subheadings
  • Add references where appropriate

Markdown Guidelines

# Main Heading (H1)

## Section Heading (H2)

### Subsection Heading (H3)

**Bold text** for emphasis
_Italic text_ for subtle emphasis
`Code` for technical terms

> Blockquotes for important notes

- Bullet points for lists

1. Numbered lists for sequences

[Link text](https://github.com/ScrumGuides/ScrumGuide-ExpansionPack/blob/main/docs/URL) for external links

Adding References

When adding references, follow this format:

According to Smith (42), Scrum teams should...

## References

42. _Smith, J. (2024) Scrum Best Practices. Example Publisher._

Translation Contributions

Adding a New Language

  1. Create language files:

    # Add to Hugo -Configuration-Reference
# site/hugo.yaml - add language config

# Create translation file
# site/i18n/[language-code].yaml

  2. Translate content:

    # Create language-specific content
# site/content/[language-code]/

  3. Update navigation:

    • Translate menu items
    • Update language switcher
    • Test all navigation elements

Translation Guidelines

  • Accuracy: Maintain the meaning and intent of the original content
  • Consistency: Use consistent terminology throughout
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Adapt content appropriately for the target culture
  • Technical Terms: Keep technical Scrum terms in their commonly accepted form
  • Formatting: Preserve markdown formatting and structure

Translation Review Process

  1. Initial Translation: Create the translation
  2. Self Review: Review your own work for accuracy
  3. Peer Review: Have another native speaker review
  4. Technical Review: Ensure technical accuracy
  5. Final Review: Project maintainers review for consistency

Code Contributions

Technical Guidelines

Hugo/HTML

  • Use semantic HTML5 elements
  • Ensure accessibility compliance
  • Follow responsive design principles
  • Test across different browsers

CSS

  • Use Bootstrap 5 classes when possible
  • Follow BEM methodology for custom CSS
  • Ensure mobile-first design
  • Maintain consistency with existing styles

JavaScript

  • Use modern ES6+ syntax
  • Follow eslint -Configuration-Reference
  • Ensure progressive enhancement
  • Test functionality across browsers

-Development-Guide Standards

File Structure

site/
├── layouts/
│   ├── _default/          # Default templates
│   ├── partials/          # Reusable components
│   └── shortcodes/        # Content shortcodes
├── static/
│   ├── css/               # Custom styles
│   ├── js/                # Custom scripts
│   └── images/            # Static images
└── content/               # Markdown content

Performance Considerations

  • Optimize images before adding
  • Minimize CSS and JavaScript
  • Use appropriate image formats
  • Implement lazy loading where beneficial

Style Guidelines

Writing Style

  • Clear and Concise: Use simple, direct language
  • Active Voice: Prefer active over passive voice
  • Present Tense: Use present tense for most content
  • Inclusive Language: Use inclusive, accessible language
  • Consistent Terminology: Use Scrum terminology consistently

Code Style

  • Indentation: Use 2 spaces for HTML/CSS, 4 spaces for other code
  • Line Length: Maximum 100 characters per line
  • Comments: Include comments for complex logic
  • Naming: Use descriptive names for functions and variables

Commit Messages

Follow conventional commit format:

type(scope): description

feat(guide): add section on Product Ownership
fix(nav): resolve mobile navigation issue
docs(readme): update installation instructions
style(css): improve button styling
refactor(layout): reorganize template structure
test(content): add validation for guide content
chore(deps): update Hugo version

Review Process

Pull Request Review

  1. Automated Checks:

    • Hugo build succeeds
    • No broken links
    • Markdown linting passes
    • Spell checking passes

  2. Content Review:

    • Accuracy of information
    • Consistency with existing content
    • Proper attribution and references
    • Language and grammar

  3. Technical Review:

    • Code quality and standards
    • Performance impact
    • Browser compatibility
    • Accessibility compliance

  4. Final Review:

    • Overall contribution quality
    • Alignment with project goals
    • Documentation updates

Review Timeline

  • Simple fixes: 1-3 days
  • Content changes: 3-7 days
  • Feature additions: 1-2 weeks
  • Major changes: 2-4 weeks

Community Guidelines

Code of Conduct

We follow the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. Please read and follow these guidelines in all interactions.

Communication Channels

  • GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
  • GitHub Discussions: General questions and community discussions
  • Pull Request Comments: Code and content review discussions

Recognition

We recognize contributors in several ways:

  • Contributors File: Listed in project contributors
  • Release Notes: Mentioned in release announcements
  • Community Highlights: Featured in community updates

Getting Help

Resources

Support

If you need help:

  1. Check existing documentation
  2. Search GitHub issues and discussions
  3. Ask questions in GitHub Discussions
  4. Contact maintainers for complex issues

Recognition and Attribution

Contributors

All contributors are recognized in:

  • Project README
  • Release notes
  • Contributors page on the website

Attribution Guidelines

  • Content Contributions: Maintain original attribution while noting contributions
  • Translation Contributions: Credit translators in language-specific pages
  • Code Contributions: Credit in commit history and release notes

Thank You! 🙏

Your contributions help make the Scrum Guide Expansion Pack a valuable resource for the global Scrum community. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.

Ready to contribute? Check out the open issues or start by improving this documentation!