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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Welcome to our community! We appreciate your interest in contributing to our project. By participating here, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) in all interactions.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+We value all contributions, whether they come in the form of bug reports, feature suggestions, code contributions, or anything else. Here's how you can contribute:
+
+### Bug Reports
+
+If you encounter a bug in the project, please report it by opening an issue on our [issue tracker](https://github.com/dadegrande99/AlignmentFreeSequence-to-Graph/issues). Make sure to include detailed steps to reproduce the bug, along with any relevant information about your environment.
+
+### Feature Requests
+
+Have an idea for a new feature or an improvement? We'd love to hear it! Open an issue on our [issue tracker](https://github.com/dadegrande99/AlignmentFreeSequence-to-Graph/issues) and share your thoughts. Be sure to provide as much detail as possible about the feature you're proposing.
+
+### Code Contributions
+
+If you'd like to contribute code to the project, follow these steps:
+
+1. Fork the repository to your GitHub account.
+2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
+3. Make your changes, following our [coding standards](#coding-standards).
+4. Test your changes thoroughly.
+5. Commit your changes and push them to your fork.
+6. Submit a pull request to our repository.
+
+Our team will review your pull request as soon as possible. Please be patient and be prepared to make any necessary changes based on our feedback.
+
+### Other Contributions
+
+If you have other contributions in mind, such as documentation improvements, testing assistance, or community outreach, feel free to reach out to us. We welcome contributions of all kinds!
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+When contributing code to our project, please follow these guidelines:
+
+- Adhere to the style and conventions used throughout the project.
+- Write clear, concise, and well-documented code.
+- Include tests for any new functionality or bug fixes.
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you have any questions about contributing to our project, don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by opening an issue on our [issue tracker](https://github.com/dadegrande99/AlignmentFreeSequence-to-Graph/issues).
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project, and for helping us maintain a welcoming and inclusive community!