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+\# Contributing to GDB-UI
+
+
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to GDB-UI! This guide will help you
+
+get the project running locally and walk you through submitting your first pull request.
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Table of Contents
+
+
+
+\- \[Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+
+\- \[Forking and Cloning](#forking-and-cloning)
+
+\- \[Running the Project Locally](#running-the-project-locally)
+
+  - \[Option A: Docker](#option-a-docker)
+
+  - \[Option B: Manual Setup](#option-b-manual-setup)
+
+\- \[Finding Issues](#finding-issues)
+
+\- \[Submitting a Pull Request](#submitting-a-pull-request)
+
+\- \[Code Style](#code-style)
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Prerequisites
+
+
+
+Make sure you have the following installed before getting started:
+
+
+
+\- \[Python 3.8+](https://www.python.org/downloads/) — when installing on Windows,
+
+  check \*\*"Add python.exe to PATH"\*\* on the first screen
+
+\- \[Node.js LTS](https://nodejs.org/) — use the LTS version
+
+\- \[Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)
+
+\- \[Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop) \*(optional, for Docker setup)\*
+
+
+
+Verify your installations by running:
+
+```bash
+
+python --version
+
+node --version
+
+git --version
+
+```
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Forking and Cloning
+
+
+
+1\. Go to \[github.com/c2siorg/GDB-UI](https://github.com/c2siorg/GDB-UI)
+
+2\. Click \*\*Fork\*\* (top right) to create your own copy
+
+3\. Clone your fork locally:
+
+```bash
+
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR\_USERNAME/GDB-UI.git
+
+cd GDB-UI
+
+```
+
+
+
+4\. Add the original repo as upstream so you can pull future changes:
+
+```bash
+
+git remote add upstream https://github.com/c2siorg/GDB-UI.git
+
+```
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Running the Project Locally
+
+
+
+\### Option A: Docker
+
+
+
+If Docker Desktop is running:
+
+```bash
+
+docker-compose up --build
+
+```
+
+
+
+Then open \[http://localhost:5173](http://localhost:5173) in your browser.
+
+
+
+> \*\*Note for Windows users:\*\* Make sure WSL2 is installed and up to date.
+
+> Run `wsl --update` in an Administrator PowerShell if Docker fails to start.
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\### Option B: Manual Setup (Recommended for Windows)
+
+
+
+The project has two parts — a Python/Flask backend and a React frontend.
+
+Run each in a separate terminal window.
+
+
+
+\#### Terminal 1 — Backend
+
+```bash
+
+cd gdbui\_server
+
+python -m venv venv
+
+
+
+\# Windows:
+
+venv\\Scripts\\activate
+
+\# Mac/Linux:
+
+source venv/bin/activate
+
+
+
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+python main.py
+
+```
+
+
+
+The backend will start on \[http://localhost:10000](http://localhost:10000).
+
+
+
+\#### Terminal 2 — Frontend
+
+```bash
+
+cd webapp
+
+npm install
+
+npm run dev
+
+```
+
+
+
+The frontend will start on \[http://localhost:5173](http://localhost:5173).
+
+
+
+> \*\*Note:\*\* GDB must be installed on your system for the debugger features to work.
+
+> On Ubuntu/Debian: `sudo apt install gdb`
+
+> On Mac: `brew install gdb`
+
+> On Windows: Use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) for full GDB support.
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Finding Issues
+
+
+
+Browse open issues at \[github.com/c2siorg/GDB-UI/issues](https://github.com/c2siorg/GDB-UI/issues).
+
+
+
+Look for issues labelled:
+
+\- `good first issue` — beginner friendly
+
+\- `bug` — something broken that needs fixing
+
+\- `documentation` — writing or improving docs
+
+
+
+Comment on an issue before starting work on it to let maintainers know
+
+you're working on it and avoid duplicate effort.
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+
+
+1\. Make sure your `main` branch is up to date:
+
+```bash
+
+git checkout main
+
+git pull upstream main
+
+```
+
+
+
+2\. Create a new branch for your fix:
+
+```bash
+
+git checkout -b fix/your-branch-name
+
+```
+
+
+
+Use a descriptive branch name like `fix/remove-console-logs` or `docs/add-contributing-guide`.
+
+
+
+3\. Make your changes, then stage and commit:
+
+```bash
+
+git add .
+
+git commit -m "fix: short description of what you changed"
+
+```
+
+
+
+Follow this commit message format:
+
+\- `fix:` for bug fixes
+
+\- `feat:` for new features
+
+\- `docs:` for documentation changes
+
+\- `chore:` for maintenance tasks
+
+
+
+4\. Push your branch to your fork:
+
+```bash
+
+git push origin fix/your-branch-name
+
+```
+
+
+
+5\. Go to `github.com/YOUR\_USERNAME/GDB-UI` — click \*\*"Compare \& pull request"\*\*
+
+
+
+6\. Fill in the PR description:
+
+   - What problem does it solve?
+
+   - What changes did you make?
+
+   - Reference the issue with `Fixes #ISSUE\_NUMBER`
+
+
+
+7\. Click \*\*"Create pull request"\*\*
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Code Style
+
+
+
+\- \*\*Python:\*\* Follow \[PEP 8](https://peps.python.org/pep-0008/) conventions
+
+\- \*\*JavaScript/React:\*\* Follow the existing ESLint configuration.
+
+  Run `npm run lint` to check for issues before submitting
+
+\- Keep PRs small and focused — one issue per PR
+
+\- Add comments to explain non-obvious logic
+
+
+
+\---
+
+
+
+\## Questions?
+
+
+
+Join the \[C2SI Slack](https://c2si.org/gsoc) and post in the `#gdb-ui` channel.
+
+Mentors and contributors are happy to help!
+