# Contributing to ensemble_genetic_algorithm

Thank you for your interest in contributing to ensemble_genetic_algorithm! We welcome contributions from the community, whether it's fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving the documentation. By contributing to this project, you agree to abide by the following guidelines:

## Code of Conduct

Please read and adhere to our Code of Conduct. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community.

## Getting Started

Before you start contributing, please make sure you have:

1.  **Forked** the repository to your GitHub account.
2.  **Cloned** the forked repository to your local machine.

    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ensemble_genetic_algorithm.git
    cd ensemble_genetic_algorithm
    ```

3.  **Set up the development environment**. This project uses `pyproject.toml` to manage dependencies. It is recommended to use a virtual environment.

    ```bash
    python -m venv .venv
    source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `.venv\Scripts\activate`
    pip install -e .[dev]
    ```

4.  **Created a new branch** for your contributions.

    ```bash
    git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
    ```

## Making Changes

Ensure that you are working on the latest code from the main branch.

```bash
git checkout main
git pull origin main
```

Make your changes, following the project's coding style and guidelines. Write clear and concise commit messages describing your changes.

## Testing

Make sure to test your changes thoroughly before submitting a pull request. A synthetic dataset created with `make_classification` is made available in unit tests.

## Submitting a Pull Request

When you're ready to submit your changes:

1.  Push your changes to your fork on GitHub.

    ```bash
    git push origin feature/your-feature-name
    ```

2.  Open a Pull Request against the `main` branch of the original repository at https://github.com/SamoraHunter/ensemble_genetic_algorithm/.

## Review Process

Your Pull Request will be reviewed by maintainers and other contributors. Be prepared to address any feedback and make necessary changes.

## Code of Conduct

Please note that all contributors are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct.

## Licensing

By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's `LICENSE` file.

Thank you for contributing to ensemble_genetic_algorithm!