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+```markdown
+# Contributing to Migratron
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to Migratron! We welcome contributions from the community to help improve and enhance the project. Please take a moment to review this guide before you get started.
+
+## Setting Up the Development Environment
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/jampp/migratron.git
+   cd migratron
+   ```
+
+2. **Create a Virtual Environment**:
+   We recommend using a virtual environment to manage dependencies.
+   ```bash
+   python3 -m venv venv
+   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`
+   ```
+
+3. **Install Dependencies**:
+   Install the necessary dependencies for development and testing.
+   ```bash
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
+   ```
+
+4. **Set Up Docker (Optional)**:
+   If you prefer using Docker, you can build the Docker image:
+   ```bash
+   docker build -t migratron .
+   ```
+
+## Running Tests
+
+Tests are located in the `tests` directory. To run the tests, use the following command:
+```bash
+make test
+```
+This will execute the test suite and provide coverage reports.
+
+## Code Style Guidelines
+
+We follow the PEP 8 style guide for Python code. Please ensure your code adheres to these guidelines. You can use tools like `flake8` to check your code:
+```bash
+flake8 migratron
+```
+
+Additionally, ensure your code is well-documented and includes docstrings where applicable.
+
+## Submitting Pull Requests
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**:
+   Create a personal fork of the repository on GitHub.
+
+2. **Create a Feature Branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+3. **Commit Your Changes**:
+   Make sure your commit messages are descriptive and follow the conventional commit format.
+
+4. **Push to Your Fork**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+5. **Submit a Pull Request**:
+   Go to the original repository on GitHub and submit a pull request from your fork.
+
+6. **Review Process**:
+   Your pull request will be reviewed by project maintainers. Please be responsive to feedback and make necessary changes.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project adheres to a [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report unacceptable behavior to the project maintainers.
+
+Thank you for your contributions and support!
+```