This is a guide for developers. Contributing to Rootstock's open-source projects is a valuable way to enhance the platform and its ecosystem. Here's how to get started, along with sample code. 1. Fork and Clone the Repository First, fork the relevant repository from Rootstock’s GitHub and clone it locally: git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository-name.git cd repository-name Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed to handle dependencies. 2. Set Up the Development Environment Follow the README.md or CONTRIBUTING.md file (as in the RSK DevPortal) to set up the environment. A typical setup command might be: npm install This installs the necessary dependencies for the project. 3. Create a Feature Branch Before making changes, create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/my-feature 4. Make Code Changes Implement the necessary code changes. For example, if you’re optimizing transaction processing in a node, your modification might look like this: async function processTransaction(tx) { const result = await handleTransaction(tx); return result; } Test your changes locally using a testing framework like Mocha or Jest. 5. Write Tests Ensure your contribution is accompanied by test coverage. For example, using Mocha: describe('processTransaction', function() { it('should return result when transaction is valid', async function() { const tx = { /* Mock transaction */ }; const result = await processTransaction(tx); assert(result, 'Expected result'); }); }); 6. Commit Changes Once your changes and tests are complete, commit them: git add . git commit -m "Optimized transaction processing" 7. Push Changes and Create a Pull Request Push your branch to GitHub: git push origin feature/my-feature Then, create a pull request (PR) on the original repository and follow the PR template. 8. Code Review Rootstock contributors will review your PR and provide feedback. Make sure to address it promptly. 9. Example Contribution: Gas Fee Calculation Optimization Here’s an example where you optimize the gas fee calculation logic in a Rootstock smart contract. Original code: function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) { uint baseFee = getBaseFee(); return gasUsed * baseFee; } You might propose an improvement by caching the base fee: function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) { uint baseFee = cachedBaseFee; // Using a cached value return gasUsed * baseFee; } This change reduces contract execution costs. 10. Documentation and Communication Ensure documentation reflects your changes. Good documentation is highly valued in Rootstock’s contribution guidelines. Further Resources Rootstock Developer Portal: Explore the official portal for contributors. Developer Documentation: Visit the RSK DevPortal for API references and tutorials. Community Engagement: Join Discord or forums to engage with the Rootstock community. Disclaimer: This article is a general guide based on the CONTRIBUTING.md file and Rootstock's current GitHub contribution processes. Instructions may vary depending on the repository or updates to the project. This is a guide for developers. This is a guide for developers. Contributing to Rootstock's open-source projects is a valuable way to enhance the platform and its ecosystem. Here's how to get started, along with sample code. 1. Fork and Clone the Repository 1. Fork and Clone the Repository First, fork the relevant repository from Rootstock’s GitHub and clone it locally: Rootstock’s GitHub git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository-name.git cd repository-name git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository-name.git cd repository-name Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed to handle dependencies. Node.js Node.js npm npm 2. Set Up the Development Environment 2. Set Up the Development Environment Follow the README.md or CONTRIBUTING.md file (as in the RSK DevPortal ) to set up the environment. A typical setup command might be: README.md CONTRIBUTING.md RSK DevPortal npm install npm install This installs the necessary dependencies for the project. 3. Create a Feature Branch 3. Create a Feature Branch Before making changes, create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/my-feature git checkout -b feature/my-feature 4. Make Code Changes 4. Make Code Changes Implement the necessary code changes. For example, if you’re optimizing transaction processing in a node, your modification might look like this: async function processTransaction(tx) { const result = await handleTransaction(tx); return result; } async function processTransaction(tx) { const result = await handleTransaction(tx); return result; } Test your changes locally using a testing framework like Mocha or Jest . Mocha Jest 5. Write Tests 5. Write Tests Ensure your contribution is accompanied by test coverage. For example, using Mocha : Mocha describe('processTransaction', function() { it('should return result when transaction is valid', async function() { const tx = { /* Mock transaction */ }; const result = await processTransaction(tx); assert(result, 'Expected result'); }); }); describe('processTransaction', function() { it('should return result when transaction is valid', async function() { const tx = { /* Mock transaction */ }; const result = await processTransaction(tx); assert(result, 'Expected result'); }); }); 6. Commit Changes 6. Commit Changes Once your changes and tests are complete, commit them: git add . git commit -m "Optimized transaction processing" git add . git commit -m "Optimized transaction processing" 7. Push Changes and Create a Pull Request 7. Push Changes and Create a Pull Request Push your branch to GitHub: git push origin feature/my-feature git push origin feature/my-feature Then, create a pull request (PR) on the original repository and follow the PR template. 8. Code Review 8. Code Review Rootstock contributors will review your PR and provide feedback. Make sure to address it promptly. 9. Example Contribution: Gas Fee Calculation Optimization 9. Example Contribution: Gas Fee Calculation Optimization Here’s an example where you optimize the gas fee calculation logic in a Rootstock smart contract. Original code: function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) { uint baseFee = getBaseFee(); return gasUsed * baseFee; } function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) { uint baseFee = getBaseFee(); return gasUsed * baseFee; } You might propose an improvement by caching the base fee: function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) { uint baseFee = cachedBaseFee; // Using a cached value return gasUsed * baseFee; } function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) { uint baseFee = cachedBaseFee; // Using a cached value return gasUsed * baseFee; } This change reduces contract execution costs. 10. Documentation and Communication 10. Documentation and Communication Ensure documentation reflects your changes. Good documentation is highly valued in Rootstock’s contribution guidelines. Further Resources Further Resources Rootstock Developer Portal: Explore the official portal for contributors. Developer Documentation: Visit the RSK DevPortal for API references and tutorials. Community Engagement: Join Discord or forums to engage with the Rootstock community. Rootstock Developer Portal : Explore the official portal for contributors. Rootstock Developer Portal Developer Documentation : Visit the RSK DevPortal for API references and tutorials. Developer Documentation RSK DevPortal Community Engagement : Join Discord or forums to engage with the Rootstock community. Community Engagement Disclaimer: This article is a general guide based on the CONTRIBUTING.md file and Rootstock's current GitHub contribution processes. Instructions may vary depending on the repository or updates to the project. Disclaimer: This article is a general guide based on the CONTRIBUTING.md file and Rootstock's current GitHub contribution processes. Instructions may vary depending on the repository or updates to the project. Disclaimer: CONTRIBUTING.md
