From 11af24fb32c5b126d5df61aaad75620897f6ad44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Moshe-Immerman Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 05:56:07 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify contribution guidelines --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 1c4ddd2..4ca02f0 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -1,20 +1,22 @@ # Contribution Guidelines -Unfortunately, not every library/tool/framework can be considered. The aim of the list is to provide a concise list of noteworthy modern software. This means that suggested software is either +Unfortunately, not every library/tool/framework can be considered. The aim of the list is to provide a concise list of noteworthy modern software. This means that suggested software is: -(a) widely recommended regardless of personal opinion +(a) widely recommended regardless of personal opinion (e.g. 100+ Github stars) (b) highly discussed in the community due to its innovative nature (c) absolutely unique in its approach and function -(d) a niche product that fills a gap +(d) a niche product that fills a gap + +(e) developer friendly (i.e has a commercial friendly license or clear pricing) There are two required criteria for a pull request: 1. If an entry has a similar scope as other entries in the same category, the description must state the unique features that distinguishes it from the other entries. -2. If an entry does not meet conditions *(a)* to *(d)* there has to be an explanation either in the description or the pull request why it should be added to the list. +2. If an entry does not meet conditions *(a)* to *(e)* there has to be an explanation either in the description or the pull request why it should be added to the list. Self-promotion is frowned upon and will be reviewed critically but the suggestion will of course be approved if they criteria match.