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CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Finance-IO
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Finance-IO! We welcome contributions from everyone, whether you're fixing bugs, improving documentation, or adding new features.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project adheres to a code of conduct to ensure a welcoming environment for all contributors. By participating, you agree to:
+
+- Be respectful and inclusive
+- Focus on constructive feedback
+- Accept responsibility for mistakes
+- Show empathy towards other community members
+- Help create a positive environment
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Types of Contributions
+
+- **Bug Reports**: Report bugs using our issue templates
+- **Feature Requests**: Suggest new features via GitHub Discussions
+- **Code Contributions**: Fix bugs or implement features
+- **Documentation**: Improve docs, add examples, or fix typos
+- **Testing**: Add or improve test coverage
+
+### Getting Started
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/The-Creative-Programming-Group/finance-io.git
+   cd finance-io
+   ```
+
+2. **Set Up Development Environment**
+
+   ```bash
+   # Install dependencies
+   pnpm install
+
+   # Set up environment variables
+   cp .env.example .env.local
+
+   # Start development server
+   pnpm dev
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a Branch**
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   # or
+   git checkout -b fix/issue-number-description
+   ```
+
+### Development Workflow
+
+1. **Make Changes**: Implement your feature or fix
+2. **Test Locally**: Ensure your changes work as expected
+3. **Run Tests**: Make sure all tests pass
+
+   ```bash
+   pnpm test
+   ```
+
+4. **Format Code**: Run the linter and formatter
+
+   ```bash
+   pnpm lint
+   pnpm format
+   ```
+
+5. **Commit Changes**: Use clear, descriptive commit messages
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "feat: add user authentication flow"
+   ```
+
+6. **Push and Create PR**: Push your branch and open a pull request
+
+## Development Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Node.js 18+ and pnpm
+- Git
+- Android Studio (for mobile development)
+- Xcode (for iOS development, macOS only)
+
+### Environment Setup
+
+1. **Clone and Install**
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/The-Creative-Programming-Group/finance-io.git
+   cd finance-io
+   pnpm install
+   ```
+
+2. **Database Setup**
+
+   ```bash
+   # Set up local database
+   pnpm db:generate
+   pnpm db:push
+   ```
+
+   > **Note:** The `drizzle/` directory is gitignored. Each team member should run `pnpm db:generate` to create their own database migration files locally.3. **Environment Variables**
+   > Create `.env.local` with the following required variables:
+
+   ```env
+   # Backend API URL (defaults to localhost for development)
+   EXPO_PUBLIC_API_URL="http://localhost:8081"
+
+   # Clerk Authentication (get from https://dashboard.clerk.com)
+   EXPO_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY="your_clerk_publishable_key_here"
+   CLERK_SECRET_KEY="your_clerk_secret_key_here"
+
+   # Database Connection (PostgreSQL)
+   DATABASE_URL="postgresql://username:password@host/database?sslmode=require"
+   ```
+
+   **Getting Clerk Keys:**
+
+   - Visit [Clerk Dashboard](https://dashboard.clerk.com)
+   - Create or select your application
+   - Copy the publishable key for `EXPO_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY`
+   - Copy the secret key for `CLERK_SECRET_KEY` (keep this secure!)
+
+   **Database Setup:**
+
+   - Use a PostgreSQL database (we recommend [Neon](https://neon.tech) for development)
+   - Replace the connection string with your database credentials
+   - Ensure SSL mode is set to `require` for production
+
+   **Getting a Neon PostgreSQL Database:**
+
+   - Visit [Neon Console](https://console.neon.tech)
+   - Sign up or sign in to your account
+   - Click "Create a project"
+   - Choose your project name (e.g., "finance-io-dev")
+   - Select your region (choose one close to you for better performance)
+   - Click "Create project"
+   - In your project dashboard, go to the "Connection Details" section
+   - Copy the connection string and replace the placeholder in your `.env.local`
+   - The connection string will look like: `postgresql://username:password@hostname/database?sslmode=require`### Available Scripts
+
+- `pnpm dev` - Start development server
+- `pnpm build` - Build for production
+- `pnpm test` - Run tests
+- `pnpm lint` - Run ESLint
+- `pnpm format` - Format code with Prettier
+- `pnpm type-check` - Run TypeScript type checking
+- `pnpm db:generate` - Generate database types
+- `pnpm db:push` - Push database schema
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+### Before Submitting
+
+1. **Update Documentation**: Ensure docs reflect your changes
+2. **Add Tests**: Include tests for new features
+3. **Update Changelog**: Add entry to CHANGELOG.md
+4. **Self-Review**: Check your code meets our standards
+
+### PR Template
+
+Use our PR template and include:
+
+- Clear description of changes
+- Screenshots for UI changes
+- Testing instructions
+- Related issues
+
+### Review Process
+
+1. **Automated Checks**: CI runs tests and linting
+2. **Code Review**: Team reviews code quality and functionality
+3. **Testing**: Manual testing may be required
+4. **Approval**: At least one maintainer approval required
+5. **Merge**: Squash merge with descriptive commit message
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+### TypeScript/JavaScript
+
+- Use TypeScript for all new code
+- Follow ESLint configuration
+- Use Prettier for formatting
+- Prefer functional components in React
+- Use meaningful variable and function names
+
+### React Native/Expo
+
+- Follow Expo SDK guidelines
+- Use TypeScript for type safety
+- Implement proper error boundaries
+- Use React Query for data fetching
+- Follow React Native accessibility guidelines
+
+### Database
+
+- Use Drizzle ORM for type-safe queries
+- Follow database schema conventions
+- Include proper indexes for performance
+- Use transactions for complex operations
+
+### Commit Messages
+
+Follow conventional commit format:
+
+```text
+type(scope): description
+
+[optional body]
+
+[optional footer]
+```
+
+Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`
+
+## Testing
+
+### Test Types
+
+- **Unit Tests**: Test individual functions and components
+- **Integration Tests**: Test component interactions
+- **E2E Tests**: Test complete user flows
+
+### Running Tests
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+pnpm test
+
+# Run specific test file
+pnpm test -- path/to/test
+
+# Run tests in watch mode
+pnpm test -- --watch
+
+# Run tests with coverage
+pnpm test -- --coverage
+```
+
+### Writing Tests
+
+- Use Jest and React Native Testing Library
+- Test user interactions and edge cases
+- Mock external dependencies
+- Include accessibility testing
+- Test both light and dark themes
+
+## Documentation
+
+### Code Documentation
+
+- Add JSDoc comments for complex functions
+- Document props for React components
+- Include usage examples in comments
+- Update README for new features
+
+### User Documentation
+
+- Update docs for new features
+- Include screenshots for UI changes
+- Provide clear setup instructions
+- Document breaking changes
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+### Bug Reports
+
+Use the bug report template and include:
+
+- Clear title and description
+- Steps to reproduce
+- Expected vs actual behavior
+- Environment details (OS, device, app version)
+- Screenshots or videos if applicable
+
+### Feature Requests
+
+Use GitHub Discussions for feature requests:
+
+- Clear description of the feature
+- Use case and benefits
+- Mockups or examples if applicable
+- Alternative solutions considered
+
+## Community
+
+### Getting Help
+
+- **GitHub Discussions**: General questions and ideas
+- **GitHub Issues**: Bug reports and feature requests
+- **Discord**: Real-time chat and support
+
+### Recognition
+
+Contributors are recognized through:
+
+- GitHub contributor statistics
+- Changelog mentions
+- Community shoutouts
+- Contributor badges
+
+## License
+
+<!-- By contributing to Finance-IO, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the project (MIT License). -->
+
+---
+
+Thank you for contributing to Finance-IO! Your efforts help make financial management more accessible and user-friendly for everyone.