![Kubeshark: The API Traffic Analyzer for Kubernetes](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kubeshark/assets/master/svg/kubeshark-logo.svg) # Contributing to Kubeshark We welcome code contributions from the community. Please read and follow the guidelines below. ## Communication * Before starting work on a major feature, please reach out to us via [GitHub](https://github.com/kubeshark/kubeshark), [Discord](https://discord.gg/WkvRGMUcx7), [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/kubeshark/shared_invite/zt-1k3sybpq9-uAhFkuPJiJftKniqrGHGhg), [email](mailto:info@kubeshark.co), etc. We will make sure no one else is already working on it. A _major feature_ is defined as any change that is > 100 LOC altered (not including tests), or changes any user-facing behavior * Small patches and bug fixes don't need prior communication. ## Contribution Requirements * Code style - most of the code is written in Go, please follow [these guidelines](https://golang.org/doc/effective_go) * Go-tools compatible (`go get`, `go test`, etc.) * Code coverage for unit tests must not decrease. * Code must be usefully commented. Not only for developers on the project, but also for external users of these packages * When reviewing PRs, you are encouraged to use Golang's [code review comments page](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/CodeReviewComments) * Project follows [Google JSON Style Guide](https://google.github.io/styleguide/jsoncstyleguide.xml) for the REST APIs that are provided.