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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to the CodeXchange AI project! This document provides guidelines and instructions for contributing to the project.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+1. Check the issues page for open tasks or create a new issue for the feature/bug you want to work on
+2. Assign yourself to the issue
+3. Implement your changes following the best practices outlined below
+4. Write tests for your changes
+5. Update documentation as needed
+6. Submit a pull request referencing the issue
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Code Style
+
+- Follow existing patterns for consistency
+- Follow PEP 8 style guidelines for Python code
+- Use descriptive variable and function names
+- Add type hints for all new functions
+- Keep functions small and focused on a single responsibility
+- Use docstrings for all public functions and classes
+
+### Error Handling
+
+- Add comprehensive error handling
+- Use specific exception types
+- Provide helpful error messages
+- Log errors with appropriate context
+
+### Logging
+
+- Include detailed logging
+- Use the existing logging framework
+- Log at appropriate levels (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR)
+- Include relevant context in log messages
+
+### Documentation
+
+- Update documentation for any changes
+- Document new features, configuration options, and APIs
+- Keep the README and docs directory in sync
+- Use clear, concise language
+
+### Testing
+
+- Write unit tests for new functionality
+- Ensure all tests pass before submitting a PR
+- Test edge cases and error conditions
+- Aim for good test coverage
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+1. Ensure your code follows the style guidelines
+2. Update documentation as needed
+3. Include tests for new functionality
+4. Link the PR to any related issues
+5. Wait for code review and address any feedback
+
+## Code Review
+
+All submissions require review. We use GitHub pull requests for this purpose:
+
+1. Reviewers will check code quality, test coverage, and documentation
+2. Address any comments or requested changes
+3. Once approved, maintainers will merge your PR
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+We would like to thank the following organizations and projects that make CodeXchange AI possible:
+
+- OpenAI for GPT models
+- Anthropic for Claude
+- Google for Gemini
+- DeepSeek and GROQ for their AI models
+- The Gradio team for the web interface framework
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's MIT License.