.. _community_contributions:

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ansible-core Contributors Guide
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.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 2

   reporting_bugs_and_features
   documentation_contributions
   development_process
   other_tools_and_programs


If you have a specific Ansible interest or expertise (for example, VMware, Linode, and so on, consider joining a :ref:`working group <working_group_list>`.

Working with the Ansible repo
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* I want to make my first code changes to a collection or to ``ansible-core``. How do I :ref:`set up my Python development environment <environment_setup>`?
* I would like to get more efficient as a developer. How can I find :ref:`editors, linters, and other tools <other_tools_and_programs>` that will support my Ansible development efforts?
* I want my code to meet Ansible's guidelines. Where can I find  guidance on :ref:`coding in Ansible <developer_guide>`?
* I would like to connect Ansible to a new API or other resource. How do I :ref:`create a collection <developing_modules_in_groups>`?
* My pull request is marked ``needs_rebase``. How do I :ref:`rebase my PR <rebase_guide>`?
* I am using an older version of Ansible and want a bug fixed in my version that has already been fixed on the ``devel`` branch. How do I :ref:`backport a bugfix PR <backport_process>`?
* I have an open pull request with a failing test. How do I learn about Ansible's :ref:`testing (CI) process <developing_testing>`?
* I am ready to step up as a collection maintainer. What are the :ref:`guidelines for maintainers <maintainers>`?
* A module in a collection I maintain is obsolete. How do I :ref:`deprecate a module <deprecating_modules>`?