Contributing to FEAST

We welcome contributions from developers, engineers, researchers, and automation enthusiasts! FEAST is an open-source initiative that thrives on community collaboration.

Ways to Contribute

Code Contributions

  • Submit bug fixes and feature improvements
  • Develop new FEAST-compatible components
  • Create reference implementations and examples
  • Improve documentation and tutorials

Documentation

  • Write tutorials and guides
  • Improve existing documentation
  • Translate content to other languages
  • Create video tutorials and demos

Community Support

  • Help others in discussions and forums
  • Answer questions and provide guidance
  • Share your FEAST implementations
  • Report bugs and feature requests

Getting Started

1. Explore the Ecosystem

Familiarize yourself with the Functional Implementation Domains and Hierarchical System Levels to understand how FEAST components work together.

2. Join the Community

3. Choose Your Contribution Area

  • Hardware: Contribute to specifications and implementations
  • Firmware: Develop compatible firmware modules
  • Middleware: Build orchestration components
  • Software: Create interface applications
  • Documentation: Improve guides, tutorials, and references

Recognition

Contributors are recognized in project documentation and release notes. Significant contributors may be invited to join project maintenance teams.

Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors. Please treat others with respect and professionalism.

Questions?

If you have questions about contributing, please:

  • Check existing documentation and issues
  • Start a discussion in the relevant repository
  • Contact the project maintainers

Thank you for your interest in contributing to FEAST!