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+# Contributing to SwiftNet
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to SwiftNet! This guide explains the recommended workflow so your contributions can be reviewed and merged smoothly.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the repository.**
+
+2. **Clone your fork:**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/SwiftNet.git
+   cd SwiftNet
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a feature branch:**
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+4. **Make your changes and commit them:**
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Describe your change clearly"
+   ```
+
+5. **Open a Pull Request as a *draft*.**  
+   Draft PRs allow CI to run and give you time to refine your work before requesting a formal review.
+
+6. **Mark the Pull Request as “Ready for Review” when:**
+   - all tests pass  
+   - the code builds successfully  
+   - the changes are complete  
+   - documentation is updated if needed  
+
+## Guidelines
+
+- Keep PRs focused on a single feature or fix.
+- Write clear commit messages.
+- Follow the coding style already present in the project.
+- Add or update tests when relevant.
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you’re unsure about anything, feel free to message me on telegram, open an issue or start a discussion before working on a feature.
+
+## 🌟 Contributor Hall of Fame
+
+Everyone who has contributed code, documentation, or fixes to SwiftNet 
+is listed here as a thank-you.
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@@ -36,19 +36,8 @@ cd SwiftNet/build
 - Include the SwiftNet.h header from the `src` directory in your main source file (e.g., `main.c`).
 - Link against the static library `libswiftnet.a` using your compiler.
 
-## Contributing
-### Contributions are very welcome! If you'd like to improve the library or fix any issues, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.
-
-## Code Contributions
-We have simple guidelines for contributing:
-
-- Write clear and concise comments for your code.
-- Ensure that the code is easy to read and follows the existing style.
-
-We value collaboration and clean code!
-
 ## License
 This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0
 
 ## Contact
-For any questions or support, feel free to open an issue or contact me at [richardfabianmain@gmail.com].
+For any questions or support, feel free to open an issue or contact me at [https://t.me/deadlightreal].