Contributing to Securable Software Engineering

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Securable Software Engineering repository! While we are not accepting major contributions at this time, we are preparing to open for contributions soon.

Current Status

Note: We are not accepting major contributions at this time. Contribution channels will be opening soon.

However, we strongly encourage community engagement through discussions and feedback.

How to Engage with this Project

Opening Issues for Discussion

We welcome discussions and questions through GitHub Issues:

1. Navigate to the Issues tab in the repository
2. Click the "New Issue" button
3. Select the appropriate issue template (if available) or create a blank issue
4. Clearly describe your topic, question, or suggestion
5. Add relevant labels to categorize your issue

Issues are perfect for:

• Asking questions about secure software engineering practices
• Suggesting improvements to existing documentation
• Pointing out errors or inconsistencies
• Proposing new topics or areas to cover
• Sharing relevant research or articles

Future Contribution Process

When contributions are opened, we'll follow this standard process:

1. Submit a Pull Request: Request that your changes be reviewed and merged
2. Review Process: Maintainers will review your contribution and provide feedback

Style Guidelines

When contributions open, please follow these guidelines:

• Use clear, concise language
• Follow Markdown best practices
• Include references and citations where appropriate
• Ensure all security advice is verified and accurate
• Maintain consistent formatting with existing documents

Security Considerations

When discussing security topics:

• Do not share exploitable vulnerabilities without proper disclosure
• Provide context and outcomes
• Avoid sharing sensitive information or credentials

Code of Conduct

Please engage respectfully with all community members. We expect all participants to:

• Use welcoming and inclusive language
• Respect differing viewpoints and experiences
• Accept constructive criticism gracefully
• Focus on what's best for the community
• Show empathy towards other community members

Questions?

If you have questions about this repository or the contribution process, please open an issue with the "question" label.

Thank you for your interest in improving secure software engineering practices!