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+# Contributing to SimpleScript
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to **SimpleScript**! This project is an educational and developer-friendly scripting language built using JavaScript. It features a lexer, parser, and interpreter along with a fully interactive web interface.
+
+We welcome contributions from everyone—whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer. Your help makes SimpleScript better for all users.
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
+- [Coding Guidelines](#coding-guidelines)
+- [Pull Request Process](#pull-request-process)
+- [Feature Suggestions](#feature-suggestions)
+- [Reporting Bugs](#reporting-bugs)
+- [Community Standards](#community-standards)
+- [License](#license)
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. **Fork the repository** to your GitHub account.
+2. **Clone your fork** locally:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/simple-script.git
+   cd simple-script
+   ```
+3. **Install any dependencies** (if applicable):
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+4. **Start the development server**:
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+There are several ways you can contribute to SimpleScript:
+
+- Improve the **lexer**, **parser**, or **interpreter**
+- Add support for **new keywords, functions, or data types**
+- Improve or refactor the **frontend UI/UX**
+- Write **unit tests** or **example scripts**
+- Enhance or fix **documentation**
+- Report and fix **bugs**
+
+---
+
+## Project Structure
+
+- `lexer/` – Token generation logic
+- `parser/` – Grammar and syntax rules
+- `interpreter/` – Execution logic
+- `web/` – HTML, CSS, and JavaScript interface
+- `docs/` – Language documentation and examples
+
+---
+
+## Coding Guidelines
+
+- Follow consistent naming conventions
+- Keep functions small and focused
+- Comment complex logic for clarity
+- Write clean, readable code
+- Run tests and verify functionality before pushing
+
+---
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+1. Create a new branch:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+2. Make your changes and commit them with meaningful messages.
+3. Push the branch to your forked repo:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+4. Open a pull request with:
+   - Clear title
+   - Detailed description
+   - Screenshots or test results if applicable
+
+---
+
+## Feature Suggestions
+
+Want to see something added to SimpleScript? Open an issue labeled `enhancement` and describe your idea in detail.
+
+---
+
+## Reporting Bugs
+
+If you find a bug, please:
+
+1. Check if it’s already reported.
+2. Create a new issue with steps to reproduce.
+3. Include screenshots, logs, or error messages if possible.
+
+---
+
+## Community Standards
+
+- Be respectful and constructive
+- Encourage beginners and help others learn
+- No harassment, discrimination, or spam
+
+See our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) for full details.
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+SimpleScript is open-source and available under the MIT License.
+
+---
+
+Let’s build something amazing—together!
+
+Happy Coding!  
+— The SimpleScript Team