Contributing

Welcome to The Altar

"The future is built on ideas. Your code is just another form of creativity."

We welcome contributions from developers, creators, and visionaries who want to help build the future of human-AI collaboration. Whether you're fixing bugs, building features, or improving documentation, your contributions shape The Altar's evolution.

🚀 Quick Start

Repository Structure

altar-of-creativity/
├── miniapp/              # Telegram Mini-App frontend
├── api/                  # Backend API services
├── contracts/           # Smart contracts
├── ai-scorer/           # AI scoring service
├── docs/               # Documentation
└── tools/              # Development utilities

Development Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/altar-of-creativity/miniapp
cd miniapp

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev:miniapp

# Run tests
npm test

# Build for production
npm run build

📝 Code Contribution Guidelines

Branch Naming Convention

feature/description    # New features
bugfix/description     # Bug fixes
hotfix/description     # Critical fixes
docs/description       # Documentation
refactor/description   # Code improvements

Commit Message Format

<type>(<scope>): <description>

Types:
✨ feat: New feature
🐛 fix: Bug fix
📚 docs: Documentation
🎨 style: Code style changes
♻️ refactor: Code refactoring
⚡ perf: Performance improvements
✅ test: Adding tests
🔧 chore: Maintenance

Code Quality Standards

ESLint & Prettier Configuration:

{
  "extends": ["@altar/eslint-config"],
  "rules": {
    "no-console": "warn",
    "prefer-const": "error",
    "react-hooks/exhaustive-deps": "error"
  }
}

TypeScript Requirements:

Strict mode enabled
Explicit return types for functions
Proper interface definitions
No any types without justification

Testing Standards

// Example test structure
describe('CreativityScorer', () => {
  it('should score original ideas highly', async () => {
    const scorer = new CreativityScorer();
    const result = await scorer.score("Revolutionary AI concept");
    expect(result.score).toBeGreaterThan(80);
  });
});

🛠️ Areas We're Looking For Help

Frontend Development

Mini-App Enhancement:

React component optimization
Mobile-first responsive design
Telegram WebApp SDK integration
Performance improvements
Accessibility features

Skills Needed:

React 18+ & TypeScript
Telegram Bot API experience
Mobile-first CSS/Tailwind
Framer Motion animations
PWA implementation

Backend Development

API & Infrastructure:

Node.js/Express optimization
Database query performance
Authentication systems
Rate limiting & security
WebSocket real-time features

Skills Needed:

Node.js & Express
PostgreSQL/Redis
JWT authentication
Docker containerization
AWS/GCP deployment

AI & Machine Learning

Scoring System Enhancement:

Embedding model improvements
Fact-checking accuracy
Multilingual support
Bias detection systems
Performance optimization

Skills Needed:

Python & TensorFlow/PyTorch
NLP & text processing
Vector databases
MLOps practices
Model deployment

Blockchain Development

Smart Contract Work:

Gas optimization
Security improvements
Cross-chain compatibility
Governance mechanisms
Token economics

Skills Needed:

Solidity & Hardhat
DeFi protocols
Security auditing
Layer 2 solutions
Web3 integration

💡 Ideas We're Looking For

From The Temple of Thought

High-reward contributions aligned with our mission:

🧠 Raw Ideas (Foundation Level)

Creative submission formats
User experience improvements
Community engagement features
Onboarding optimizations

🔍 AI Filter (Processing Level)

Scoring algorithm enhancements
Content moderation systems
Originality detection improvements
Fact-checking integrations

💎 Rewards (Apex Level)

Token distribution mechanisms
Staking system optimization
Governance voting systems
Cross-platform integrations

🔄 Development Workflow

Pull Request Process

Fork the repository
Create feature branch from develop
Implement changes with tests
Ensure CI/CD passes
Submit PR with description
Respond to review feedback
Merge after approval

Code Review Standards

Required Checks:

✅ All tests pass
✅ Code coverage >80%
✅ ESLint/Prettier compliance
✅ TypeScript type checking
✅ Security scan passes

Review Focus:

Code quality and maintainability
Performance implications
Security considerations
User experience impact
Documentation completeness

📊 Bounty Program

Contribution Rewards

💰 $AION Token Rewards:

Major Feature: 1,000-5,000 $AION
Bug Fix: 100-500 $AION
Documentation: 50-200 $AION
Code Review: 25-100 $AION

Special Recognition

🏆 Contributor Status:

Core Contributor: 10+ merged PRs
AI Specialist: ML/AI contributions
Security Expert: Security improvements
Community Leader: Documentation/support

🌍 Community Guidelines

Code of Conduct

Our Values:

Respect: All contributors are valued
Collaboration: Working together effectively
Quality: Maintaining high standards
Innovation: Pushing boundaries responsibly

Communication Channels

GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
Discord: Development discussions
Telegram: Community chat
Email: security@altarofcreativity.com

Documentation Standards

Every PR should include:

Clear description of changes
Updated documentation
Test coverage information
Breaking change notifications

🚀 Getting Started Today

First-Time Contributors

Browse good first issues
Join our Discord
Read the technical documentation
Start with small improvements

Experienced Developers

Review architecture documentation
Explore advanced feature requests
Discuss complex implementations
Lead feature development

Community Leaders

Improve documentation
Answer community questions
Mentor new contributors
Organize development initiatives

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