Read and agree to the Code of Conduct

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Introduction

As a GitHub Technology Partner, contributing to the documentation of your product's integration with GitHub is an essential part of the partnership. This guide outlines the steps and requirements for contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation. By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets the high standards of the GitHub Technology Partner Program.

Code of Conduct

Before contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation, please read and agree to the GitHub Docs project's Code of Conduct. This code of conduct outlines the expected behavior and guidelines for contributing to the project.

[x] I have read and agree to the GitHub Docs project's Code of Conduct

Pre-requisites

Before contributing to the documentation, your application to the GitHub Technology Partner Program must be approved. This ensures that you have the necessary permissions and access to contribute to the documentation.

[x] My application to the GitHub Technology Partner Program is approved.

Tasks

When contributing to the documentation, please follow these guidelines:

MUST follow our general contributing guidelines for voice and markup format.
MUST emphasize how the third-party product works with GitHub.
MUST be written in Markdown format, using one of the templates provided.
MUST include the name and URL of the GitHub technology partner responsible for maintenance of the documentation being contributed. This should be added via the contributor.name and contributor.URL properties in the template's YAML frontmatter.
MUST be proposed via a pull request to this repo following the GitHub Flow.
MUST be located in the root of the content folder. Your filename MUST match the GitHub technology partner name, and use the .md file extension.

Pull Request

When submitting a pull request, please ensure that it meets the following requirements:

MUST reference this issue, e.g. via closes [this issue number].
MUST pass the automated CI checks.
MUST include links to supporting material demonstrating the functionality being documented (this can be a link to a public GitHub repo, or a video / screencast walkthrough).

Benefits of Contributing

Contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation has several benefits, including:

Improved visibility: By contributing to the documentation, you can increase visibility for your product and showcase its integration with GitHub.
Enhanced credibility: By providing accurate and up-to-date documentation, you can demonstrate your commitment to quality and enhance your credibility as a GitHub Technology Partner.
Better support: By contributing to the documentation, you can provide better support to your customers and users, who can access accurate and up-to-date information about your product's integration with GitHub.

Conclusion

Contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation is an essential part of the partnership. By following these guidelines and requirements, you can ensure that your documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets the high standards of the GitHub Technology Partner Program. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the GitHub Technology Partner team.

Additional Resources

For more information about contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation, please refer to the following resources:

Getting Started

If you're ready to contribute to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation, please follow these steps:

Read and agree to the Code of Conduct: Before contributing to the documentation, please read and agree to the GitHub Docs project's Code of Conduct.
Ensure your application is approved: Before contributing to the documentation, please ensure that your application to the GitHub Technology Partner Program is approved.
Follow the guidelines and requirements: When contributing to the documentation, please follow the guidelines and requirements outlined in this guide.
Submit a pull request: When you're ready to submit your contribution, please create a pull request to this repo following the GitHub Flow.

Introduction

As a GitHub Technology Partner, contributing to the documentation of your product's integration with GitHub is an essential part of the partnership. However, you may have questions about the process, guidelines, and requirements. This FAQ article aims to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation.

Q: What is the purpose of the GitHub Technology Partner documentation?

A: The purpose of the GitHub Technology Partner documentation is to provide accurate and up-to-date information about the integration of your product with GitHub. This documentation helps users understand how to use your product with GitHub, and it also enhances your product's visibility and credibility.

Q: Who is responsible for maintaining the documentation?

A: As a GitHub Technology Partner, you are responsible for maintaining the documentation of your product's integration with GitHub. This includes ensuring that the documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets the high standards of the GitHub Technology Partner Program.

Q: What are the guidelines for contributing to the documentation?

A: The guidelines for contributing to the documentation are outlined in the Contributing to GitHub Technology Partner Documentation article. These guidelines include following the general contributing guidelines for voice and markup format, emphasizing how the third-party product works with GitHub, and using Markdown format.

Q: What are the requirements for submitting a pull request?

A: The requirements for submitting a pull request are outlined in the Pull Request section of the Contributing to GitHub Technology Partner Documentation article. These requirements include referencing this issue, passing the automated CI checks, and including links to supporting material demonstrating the functionality being documented.

Q: How do I ensure that my documentation is accurate and up-to-date?

A: To ensure that your documentation is accurate and up-to-date, please follow these best practices:

Regularly review and update your documentation to reflect changes to your product or GitHub.
Use accurate and up-to-date information when creating your documentation.
Test your documentation to ensure that it is accurate and easy to understand.

Q: What are the benefits of contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation?

A: The benefits of contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation include:

Improved visibility for your product and its integration with GitHub.
Enhanced credibility as a GitHub Technology Partner.
Better support for your customers and users.

Q: How do I get started with contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation?

A: To get started with contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation, please follow these steps:

Read and agree to the Code of Conduct.
Ensure your application is approved.
Follow the guidelines and requirements outlined in this guide.
Submit a pull request to this repo following the GitHub Flow.

Q: What if I have questions or need further assistance?

A: If you have questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the GitHub Technology Partner team. We are here to help and support you in contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation.

Conclusion

Contributing to the GitHub Technology Partner documentation is an essential part of the partnership. By following the guidelines and requirements outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets the high standards of the GitHub Technology Partner Program. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the GitHub Technology Partner team.