scholarr/docs/developer/contributing.md
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title: Contributing
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# Contributing
## PR Process
1. Create a feature branch from `main`.
2. Make your changes following the code standards below.
3. Run tests inside the container (see [Testing](testing.md)).
4. Run `ruff check .` and `mypy app/` to catch lint and type errors.
5. Open a pull request with a clear title and description.
## Commit Conventions
This project uses [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) with [python-semantic-release](https://python-semantic-release.readthedocs.io/) for automated versioning.
Commit message format:
```
<type>(<scope>): <description>
[optional body]
```
Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `ci`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`, `perf`.
Examples:
- `feat(scholars): add bulk import from CSV`
- `fix(ingestion): handle empty citation blocks`
- `docs: update configuration reference`
## Code Standards
### Function Length
Maximum 50 lines per function. Break complex logic into small, testable, single-responsibility functions.
### DRY
Abstract repetitive logic immediately. No duplicate boilerplate for database queries, API responses, or error handling.
### Negative Space Programming
Use explicit assertions and constraints to define invalid states. Fail fast and early. Do not allow silent failures or cascading malformed data, especially in DOM parsing.
### Cyclomatic Complexity
Flatten logic. Use early returns and guard clauses instead of deep nesting. No magic numbers.
### Domain Service Boundaries
All business logic resides in `app/services/<domain>/`. Flat files in the `app/services/` root are strictly prohibited. Each domain owns its own application service, types, and helpers.
### API Envelope
All `/api/v1` responses use the strict envelope format:
- Success: `{"data": ..., "meta": {"request_id": "..."}}`
- Error: `{"error": {"code": "...", "message": "...", "details": ...}, "meta": {"request_id": "..."}}`
### Data Isolation
- Scholar tracking is user-scoped.
- Publications are global, deduplicated records.
- Read/favorite/visibility state lives on scholar-publication link rows.
### Scrape Safety
Rate limits and cooldowns are immutable constraints. They prevent IP bans and must not be optimized away or set to zero.
## UI Standards
- Integrate Tailwind with the preset theming system (`frontend/src/theme/presets/`).
- Every UI element must have a clear purpose.
- Clarity through both styling and language.