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+# Contributing to All In CHAOSS Project badging!
+
+👍🎉Thank you for your interest in contributing to All In CHAOSS Project badging!  🎉👍
+
+We are beyond excited to see that you want to contribute! and we welcome all contributions to help make this project even better. 
+There are many ways in which one could contribute to the ALL In CHAOSS Project Badging and every contribution is equally appreciated.
+
+Before you get started, please take a moment to read through the following guidelines:
+- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+- [Who can contribute?](#who-can-contribute?)
+- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+  - [Set up your Local Development Environment](#set-up-your-local-development-environment)
+- [Code Style and Standards](#code-style-and-standards)
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that this project has a [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/chaoss/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). We expect all contributors to adhere to it. Please take a moment to read through these guidelines to ensure a positive and inclusive contributor experience.
+
+## Who can contribute?
+The All In CHAOSS Badging initiative is built by the community and warmly welcomes collaboration. So anyone can contribute to this project.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+Here are the steps to follow to contribute to All In CHAOSS Project badging:
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Click the "Fork" button in the upper right-hand corner of the All In CHAOSS Project badging repository on GitHub.
+
+2. **Clone Your Fork**: Clone your fork of the repository to your local machine:
+
+   *git clone https://github.com/your_username/ProjectBadging.git*
+
+   replace `your_username` with your actual github username
+
+### Set up your Local Development Environment
+
+3. **Perform the following to get your working environment ready**: 
+
+      ```bash
+         cd ProjectBadging # move into project directory
+         npm install # installs packages and dependencies
+      ```
+
+4. **Create a Branch**: Create a new branch for your contribution:
+
+   *git checkout -b your-branch-name*
+
+5. **Make Changes**: Make your desired changes to the codebase. Ensure your code follows our coding standards and guidelines.
+
+6. **Test**: Test your changes to ensure they work as expected.
+
+7. **Commit Changes**: Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive message.
+
+   *git add .
+    git commit -S -m "<Brief description of your changes>"*
+
+8. **Push Changes**: Push your changes to your fork on GitHub:
+
+   *git push origin your-branch-name*
+
+9. Create a Pull Request: Go to the [ALL In CHAOSS Project Badging repository on GitHub and create a new pull request from your fork. Describe your changes and why they should be merged.
+
+10. **Review and Discussion**: Your pull request will be reviewed by the maintainers and the community. Be prepared for feedback and be responsive to any suggested changes.
+
+
+11. **Merge**: Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the main project.
+
+
+## Code Style and Standards
+All In CHAOSS Project Badging follows a specific code style and coding standards. Please make sure to adhere to these standards when contributing.
+
+### Issue Tracking
+If you're looking for ways to contribute but don't have specific code changes in mind, you can check the [issue tracker](https://github.com/AllInOpenSource/ProjectBadging/issues) for All In CHAOSS Project badging on GitHub. You might find issues marked as "help wanted" or "good first issue."
+
+Ask for help
+If you have any questions or need assistance with your contribution, please contact get in touch with the project maintainers.
+
+We appreciate your contributions and look forward to working with you to make ALL In CHAOSS Project Badging even better!