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Contributing to CMake
*********************
+The following summarizes the process for contributing changes.
+See documentation on `CMake Development`_ for more information.
+
+.. _`CMake Development`: Help/dev/README.rst
+
Community
=========
@@ -19,13 +24,18 @@ CMake uses `Kitware's GitLab Instance`_ to manage development and code review.
To contribute patches:
#. Fork the upstream `CMake Repository`_ into a personal account.
+#. Run `Utilities/SetupForDevelopment.sh`_ for local configuration.
#. Base all new work on the upstream ``master`` branch.
#. Create commits making incremental, distinct, logically complete changes.
#. Push a topic branch to a personal repository fork on GitLab.
#. Create a GitLab Merge Request targeting the upstream ``master`` branch.
+The merge request will enter the `CMake Review Process`_ for consideration.
+
.. _`Kitware's GitLab Instance`: https://gitlab.kitware.com
.. _`CMake Repository`: https://gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake
+.. _`Utilities/SetupForDevelopment.sh`: Utilities/SetupForDevelopment.sh
+.. _`CMake Review Process`: Help/dev/review.rst
Code Style
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