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+# Contributing to React-JSONSchema-Form
+
+*Welcome, and thank you for considering contributing!*
+
+Whether you’re reporting bugs, suggesting enhancements or writing code your help is always appreciated.
+
+## 1. Code of Conduct
+
+Please abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to maintain a welcoming, inclusive project environment.
+
+## 2. Getting Started
+
+This guide will help you understand how to contribute effectively to React-JSONSchema-Form.
+[Contributor's guide](https://rjsf-team.github.io/react-jsonschema-form/docs/contributing)