Contributing

We welcome contributions to Derma Consent.

Getting Started

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your fork and set up the dev environment (Local Setup)
3. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/my-feature
4. Make your changes
5. Run tests: make test
6. Run lint: pnpm lint
7. Commit and push
8. Open a pull request

Code Style

• TypeScript throughout — no any types unless absolutely necessary
• Backend: Follow NestJS conventions (modules, controllers, services, DTOs)
• Frontend: Follow Next.js App Router patterns, use shadcn/ui for UI components
• Database: Column names in snake_case (via Prisma @map), model names in PascalCase

Commit Messages

Use clear, descriptive commit messages:

feat: add chemical peel consent form type
fix: correct signature canvas scaling on mobile
docs: update environment variables reference

Pull Request Guidelines

• Keep PRs focused — one feature or fix per PR
• Include a description of what changed and why
• Add tests for new features
• Ensure all existing tests pass
• Update documentation if the change affects user-facing behavior

Project Structure

See Architecture for a detailed breakdown of how the codebase is organized.

Security

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it privately rather than opening a public issue. Contact the maintainers directly.

License

By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the project.