How to Contribute

Contributions are always welcome! Please use the following guidelines when contributing to cargo-outdated

1. Fork cargo-outdated
2. Clone your fork (git clone https://github.com/$YOUR_USERNAME/cargo-outdated && cd cargo-outdated)
3. Create new branch (git checkout -b new-branch)
4. Make your changes, and commit (git commit -am "your message")

• I use a conventional changelog format so I can update my changelog using clog
• Format your commit subject line using the following format: TYPE(COMPONENT): MESSAGE where TYPE is one of the following:
  • feat - A new feature
  • imp - An improvement to an existing feature
  • perf - A performance improvement
  • docs - Changes to documentation only
  • tests - Changes to the testing framework or tests only
  • fix - A bug fix
  • refactor - Code functionality doesn't change, but underlying structure may
  • style - Stylistic changes only, no functionality changes
  • wip - A work in progress commit (Should typically be git rebase'ed away)
  • chore - Catch all or things that have to do with the build system, etc
• The COMPONENT is optional, and may be a single file, directory, or logical component. Can be omitted if commit applies globally

5. Run the tests (cargo test)
6. git rebase into concise commits and remove --fixups (git rebase -i HEAD~NUM where NUM is number of commits back)
7. Push your changes back to your fork (git push origin $your-branch)
8. Create a pull request! (You can also create the pull request first, and we'll merge when ready. This a good way to discuss proposed changes.)