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+# Contributing to ULB-en
+Thank you for your help!
+
+## Have some code?
+If you would like to contribute to this project please read [How to Contribute](https://github.com/unfoldingWord-dev/ts-requirements/wiki/How-to-Contribute) first. That article covers general information for contributing to this and related [unfoldingWord](https://unfoldingword.org/) projects.
+
+When you are ready to submit your code please check the following first:
+- [ ] All unit tests pass
+- [ ] You have pulled in the latest changes from the upstream `develop` branch (See [syncing a fork](https://help.github.com/articles/syncing-a-fork/) for details).
+- [ ] The branch you are submitting follows the nomenclature described in the [Git branching model](http://nvie.com/posts/a-successful-git-branching-model/).
+
+## Find a bug?
+First: **Are you using the [latest version](https://github.com/unfoldingWord-dev/ts-desktop/releases/latest) of the app?**
+
+Not everyone needs to be a programmer to help. If you have found a bug in the program [submit an issue](https://github.com/unfoldingWord-dev/ts-desktop/issues/new)! Please remember we are programmers not mind readers. We do not know what you see or experience unless you say it in detail (screenshots are welcome too!). 
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+When submitting an issue please check that no one else has already opened a similar issue. Duplicate issues will only consume more time and delay getting the bug fixed. If you can add more clarity to an existing issue add a comment on it rather than opening a new issue.