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# Contributing to QBZ
This project is actively evolving. Contributions are welcome, but we have a few rules to keep releases stable and avoid regressions (especially around audio output).
## Quick rules
- Write clear, concise English (no emojis in code, comments, or commit messages).
- Keep PRs focused and small when possible.
- Do not change app branding or legal disclaimers without discussing it first.
- Do not modify protected audio-backend behavior unless explicitly requested by the maintainer.
## Branch naming
We use a consistent branch naming scheme:
`<type>/<origin>/<branch_name>`
- `type`: `feature` | `bugfix` | `hotfix` | `refactor` | `release` | `chore` | `docs`
- `origin`:
- `internal`: created/owned by maintainers
- `external`: branches/commits authored by third-party contributors (PRs)
Examples:
- `feature/internal/offline-cache-encryption`
- `bugfix/internal/login-footer-alignment`
- `docs/internal/contributing-process`
- `feature/external/add-album-to-playlist`
## PR acceptance workflow (no direct merges to main)
We do not merge external PR branches directly into `main`. Instead, we create an internal integration branch to:
- re-run checks on top of the latest `main`
- detect conflicts early
- keep a clean review trail for the maintainer
### Procedure (maintainer)
1. **Triage**
- Confirm scope and that it does not touch protected areas (audio routing/backends, credential storage, etc.) unless requested.
2. **Check out the PR**
- `gh pr checkout <PR_NUMBER>`
3. **Rename the checked-out branch (local)**
- Use an `external` branch name so it's obvious these commits are third-party authored:
- `git branch -m <type>/external/<topic>`
4. **Create an integration branch from upstream main**
- `git fetch origin main`
- `git checkout -b <type>/internal/pr-<PR_NUMBER>-<topic> origin/main`
5. **Merge the external branch into the integration branch**
- `git merge --no-ff <type>/external/<topic>`
6. **Run checks**
- Frontend: `npm run build`
- Backend (when Rust changes): `cargo check` (run from `src-tauri/`)
7. **Push the integration branch (do not merge to main yet)**
- `git push -u origin <type>/internal/pr-<PR_NUMBER>-<topic>`
After this, you can either:
- open a PR from the integration branch to `main`, or
- merge the integration branch to `main` locally when you are ready.
### Merge strategy note (to preserve “external” authorship)
If you want the git history to clearly show third-party authored commits, avoid “squash merge”.
Prefer:
- **Create a merge commit**, or
- **Rebase and merge** (preserves individual commits/authors)
## What to include in PRs
- A short description of the problem and solution.
- Screenshots for UI changes when possible.
- Notes about any breaking changes or migrations.
## What not to include
- Large refactors mixed with feature work.
- Changes that reintroduce removed UI/UX patterns (for example, exporting offline cache files).