04. Initial Development

Set up formatting, linting, and simple checks early so new contributors can make safe changes without learning every project habit first.

A practical guide to folder structure, naming, and code boundaries that help new contributors understand where changes belong.

A practical guide to local setup scripts, sample data, and clear defaults so new contributors can run your open source project without guesswork.

This guide walks you through how to set up a public GitHub repository that’s safe, open to contributors, and structured for long-term sustainability.