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+# Contributing to Enatega Multi Vendor Food Delivery System
+
+First off, thank you for considering contributing to our project! Your help is greatly appreciated.
+
+## How Can I Contribute?
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+If you find a bug in the project, please submit an issue. When reporting a bug, please include:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title.
+- A detailed description of the problem, including steps to reproduce.
+- Any relevant logs, screenshots, or other information that could help diagnose the problem.
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+We welcome suggestions for improvements and new features. When suggesting an enhancement, please include:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title.
+- A detailed description of the proposed change.
+- Any relevant context or reasoning for the enhancement.
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+If you would like to contribute code, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Fork the repository**: Create a fork of the repository on GitHub.
+2. **Clone your fork**: Clone your fork to your local machine.
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/food-delivery-multivendor.git
+    cd food-delivery-multivendor
+    ```
+3. **Create a new branch**: Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
+    ```bash
+    git checkout -b feature-or-bugfix-description
+    ```
+4. **Make your changes**: Make your changes to the code.
+5. **Test your changes**: Ensure your changes work as expected and do not introduce any issues.
+6. **Commit your changes**: Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message.
+    ```bash
+    git add .
+    git commit -m "Description of the feature or bugfix"
+    ```
+7. **Push your changes**: Push your changes to your fork.
+    ```bash
+    git push origin feature-or-bugfix-description
+    ```
+8. **Submit a pull request**: Create a pull request from your fork to the main repository. Include a detailed description of your changes.
+
+### Coding Guidelines
+
+To ensure consistency in the codebase, please follow these guidelines:
+
+- **Code Style**: Follow the existing code style in the project.
+- **Comments**: Write clear and concise comments for complex code sections.
+- **Tests**: Write tests for new features and bug fixes.
+
+### Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Ensure you have the following installed:
+
+- Node.js (version 14.0 to 16.0)
+- npm or yarn
+
+### Setting Up
+
+1. **Clone the repository**:
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/enatega/food-delivery-multivendor.git
+    cd food-delivery-multivendor
+    ```
+
+2. **Install dependencies**:
+    ```bash
+    npm install
+    # or
+    yarn install
+    ```
+
+3. **Run the development server**:
+    ```bash
+    npm start
+    # or
+    yarn start
+    ```