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+# Contributing
+
+When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via issue,
+email, or any other method with the owners of this repository before making a change. 
+
+Please note we have a code of conduct, please follow it in all your interactions with the project.
+
+## Issue Process
+
+1. Ensure that you fill up the issue template with appropriate details before creating the issue
+2. Tag issues with appropriate labels for future usage
+3. If issues are unanswered / not responded for more than 30 days, they'll be closed by the maintainers in which case you'll need to create a new issue and link it to the old issue.
+4. Ensure you check if there are existing issues similar to what your issue is before creating a new one
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+1. Ensure any install or build dependencies are removed before the end of the layer when doing a 
+   build.
+2. Ensure unit & automation tests are run and corresponding proof documents are attached
+3. Tag pull requests with appropriate labels for future usage
+4. Tag / add reviewers you'd like to review in the PR
+5. You may merge the Pull Request in once you have the sign-off of two other developers, or if you 
+   do not have permission to do that, you may request the second reviewer to merge it for you.