Contributing

We love contributions from the community! Custom Fields is now open source, and we welcome pull requests, bug reports, and feature suggestions.

How to Contribute

1. Getting Started

• Fork the repository on GitHub
• Clone your fork locally
• Set up your development environment following the instructions below

2. Development Setup

# Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/custom-fields.git
cd custom-fields

# Install dependencies
composer install
npm install

# Set up testing environment
cp phpunit.xml.dist phpunit.xml

# Run tests to verify setup
composer test

3. Making Changes

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

# Run all tests
composer test

# Run specific tests
composer test:pest
composer test:types

Contribution Guidelines

Code Quality

• Follow PSR-12 coding standards
• Write tests for all new features (aim for 80%+ coverage)
• Use type declarations where possible
• Document complex logic with clear comments
• Keep methods small and focused on a single responsibility

Testing

We use Pest PHP for testing. Please ensure:

• All tests pass before submitting PR
• New features include comprehensive tests
• Bug fixes include regression tests
• Architecture tests remain satisfied

# Run full test suite
composer test

# Run with coverage
composer test-coverage

# Run only architecture tests
composer test:arch

Documentation

• Update documentation for new features
• Include docblocks for public methods
• Add examples for complex features
• Keep README up to date

Commit Messages

Follow conventional commit format:

type(scope): brief description

Longer explanation if needed

Closes #123

Types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore

Types of Contributions

Bug Reports

Found a bug? Please open an issue with:

• Clear description of the problem
• Steps to reproduce
• Expected vs actual behavior
• Your environment details (PHP, Laravel, Filament versions)
• Error messages or screenshots

Feature Requests

Have an idea? We'd love to hear it! Open an issue describing:

• The problem you're trying to solve
• Your proposed solution
• Any alternatives you've considered
• Mockups or examples (if applicable)

Pull Requests

We actively welcome pull requests for:

• Bug fixes
• New features
• Documentation improvements
• Additional tests
• UI/UX improvements
• Code refactoring

Field Type Contributions

Want to add a new field type? Great! Make sure to:

1. Implement the FieldTypeDefinitionInterface
2. Add form, table, and infolist components
3. Include validation rules
4. Add comprehensive tests
5. Update documentation

Example structure:

namespace Relaticle\CustomFields\FieldTypes;

class PhoneFieldType implements FieldTypeDefinitionInterface
{
    public function getFormComponent(CustomField $field): Field
    {
        // Implementation
    }

    public function getTableColumn(CustomField $field): Column
    {
        // Implementation
    }

    // ... other required methods
}

Development Workflow

1. Local Development

# Watch frontend assets
npm run dev

# Format code
composer lint

# Run static analysis
composer test:types

2. Before Submitting

• All tests pass
• Code follows standards
• Documentation updated
• Changelog entry added (for features)
• No debug code left

3. Review Process

• Maintainers will review your PR
• Address any feedback
• Once approved, it will be merged

Community Guidelines

Be Respectful

• Treat everyone with respect
• Constructive criticism only
• No harassment or discrimination
• Help newcomers get started

Be Collaborative

• Discuss major changes first
• Help review other PRs
• Share knowledge and learn
• Credit others' contributions

Licensing

By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same dual license as Custom Fields (AGPL-3.0 + Commercial).

Recognition

Contributors are recognized in:

• Our README contributors section
• Release notes for significant contributions
• Special thanks in documentation

Need Help?

• Discord: Join our community server
• Email: customfieldsnext@gmail.com
• Issues: GitHub Issues

Thank you for helping make Custom Fields better for everyone!