Before you can begin, you will need git, node, and a text editor.

If you are running Windows, we recommend you install and use [Windows Subsystem for Linux](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about). From your WSL terminal, follow the linux instructions linked below.

- [Install Text Editor (VSCode)](https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/foundations-text-editors#vscode-installation)

1. If you haven't already, ensure that your development environment is set up properly. Refer to the section above for tips.

2. Fork this repository to your Github account.

npm run start

1. If you haven't already, ensure that your app runs locally successfully. Refer to the section above for tips.

2. Go to `Issues` tab in the repository and pick an issue. If you are just getting started, consider picking one of the issues that are marked as `Easy`.

3. Thoroughly read issue description and make sure you understand it.

4. Before writing/modifying any code, create a new branch in your local git. This is best practice in the industry - to create a separate branch for each issue you are working on.

Create and submit a pull request to this repository. We personally review each pull request and share our feedback.

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