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+# Contributing Guidelines for Horilla 
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to Horilla! We welcome your input and appreciate the community effort to make this project even better.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the Repository:**
+   - Fork the Horilla repository on GitHub to your own space.
+
+2. **Clone the Repository:**
+   - Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
+
+     ```bash
+     git clone https://github.com/your-username/Horilla.git
+     ```
+
+3. **Create a Branch:**
+   - Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
+
+     ```bash
+     git checkout -b feature-or-bugfix-branch
+     ```
+
+4. **Make Changes:**
+   - Make your changes and ensure that your code adheres to the project's coding standards.
+
+5. **Commit Changes:**
+   - Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive commit message.
+
+     ```bash
+     git commit -m "Add feature X" 
+     ```
+
+6. **Push Changes:**
+   - Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub.
+
+     ```bash
+     git push origin feature-or-bugfix-branch
+     ```
+
+7. **Create a Pull Request:**
+   - Open a pull request on the official Horilla repository.
+   - Provide a clear title and description for your pull request.
+   - Reference any relevant issues in your pull request description.
+
+## Code Style and Guidelines
+
+- Follow the [PEP 8](https://pep8.org/) style guide for Python code.
+- Write clear, concise, and meaningful commit messages.
+- Keep code changes focused and ensure they serve a specific purpose.
+
+## Issues
+
+- If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue on GitHub.
+- Clearly describe the issue or feature, providing as much detail as possible.
+- If you are fixing a bug, reference the issue in your pull request.
+
+## Community Guidelines
+
+- Be respectful and considerate of others.
+- Provide constructive feedback.
+- Encourage a positive and inclusive community.
+
+Thank you for your contributions to Horilla! Together, we can build a better and more efficient HR management solution using Django.