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+======================================================
+ Contribution Guide for NETCONF for APK Distributions
+======================================================
+:Author:
+  * **A. Wilcox**, documentation writer
+:Copyright:
+  © 2020 Adélie Software in the Public Benefit Inc.  NCSA open source licence.
+
+
+
+Code Style
+==========
+
+All code must comply with PEP 8.
+
+
+
+Tests
+=====
+
+At this time, a feasible way for testing this project is not known.
+
+
+
+Contributing Changes
+====================
+
+This section describes the usual flows of contribution to this repository.
+For a detailed description of how to contribute to Adélie software, review the
+Handbook_.
+
+.. _Handbook: https://help.adelielinux.org/html/devel/
+
+
+GitLab Pull Requests
+````````````````````
+
+#. If you do not already have a GitLab account, you must create one.
+
+#. Create a *fork* of the NETCONF repository.  For more information, consult
+   the GitLab online documentation.
+
+#. Clone your forked repository to your computer.
+
+#. Make your changes.
+
+#. Test your changes to ensure they are correct.
+
+#. Add (or remove) changed files using ``git add`` and ``git rm``.
+
+#. Commit your changes to the tree using the commands ``git commit -S`` and
+   ``git push``.
+
+#. Visit your forked repository in a Web browser.
+
+#. Choose the *Create Pull Request* button.
+
+#. Review your changes to ensure they are correct, and then submit the form.