Contributing
============

We welcome contributions from the community! There are several ways you can contribute to both the Cryosphere Community Datapool (CCD) and **ccdtools** projects:

1. **Reporting Issues**: If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please open an `issue on our GitHub repository <https://github.com/ACCESS-NRI/ccdtools/issues>`_.

2. **Submitting Pull Requests**: If you would like to contribute code, please fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Be sure to follow our coding standards and include tests for any new features or bug fixes.

3. **Improving Documentation**: Good documentation is crucial for any project. If you find areas where the documentation can be improved, feel free to submit a pull request with your changes.

4. **Joining Discussions**: Participate in discussions on the `Hive Forum <https://forum.access-hive.org.au/c/cryosphere/data>`_ to help shape the future of both **ccdtools** and the Cryosphere Community Datapool (CCD).