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# Starter Team
## Project Maintainer
**Gregorio Elias Roecker Momm**
- **Role**: Project Owner & Lead Developer
- **Email**: gregoriomomm@gmail.com
- **GitHub**: gregoriomomm
- **Responsibilities**:
- Overall project architecture and direction
- Code reviews and quality assurance
- Release management
- Community engagement
## Getting Involved
This project welcomes contributions from the open source community! Whether you're looking to fix bugs, add features, or improve documentation, we'd love to have your help.
### How to Contribute
1. **Start Small**: Look for issues labeled `good first issue` or `help wanted`
2. **Join Discussions**: Participate in issue discussions and planning
3. **Submit PRs**: Follow our [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) guidelines
4. **Report Issues**: Help us improve by reporting bugs or suggesting enhancements
### Areas Looking for Contributors
- **Grammar Development**: Extend support for new Mermaid diagram types
- **Performance Optimization**: Improve validation speed and memory usage
- **Documentation**: Enhance user guides and API documentation
- **Testing**: Expand test coverage and add integration tests
- **DevOps**: Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
### Skills We're Looking For
- **Node.js/JavaScript Development**
- **Grammar Parsing (Jison, ANTLR, Langium)**
- **API Design & Development**
- **Docker & Kubernetes**
- **Documentation Writing**
- **Testing & Quality Assurance**
## Project Governance
This project follows open source best practices:
- **Open Collaboration**: All discussions happen in the open
- **Transparent Decision Making**: Decisions are documented in issues/discussions
- **Merit-Based Contributions**: Code quality and contribution value matter most
- **Inclusive Community**: We welcome contributors from all backgrounds and skill levels
## Communication Channels
- **GitHub Issues**: Primary channel for bugs, features, and technical discussions
- **Pull Requests**: Code review and collaboration on implementations
- **GitHub Discussions**: General questions and community chat
## Recognition
Contributors will be recognized through:
- **Contributor acknowledgments** in release notes
- **GitHub contributor statistics** and profiles
- **Community recognition** for significant contributions
## Onboarding New Contributors
If you're new to the project:
1. **Read the documentation**: Start with [GETTING_STARTED.md](./GETTING_STARTED.md)
2. **Set up your environment**: Follow the development setup guide
3. **Pick an issue**: Choose something that matches your skill level
4. **Ask questions**: Don't hesitate to ask for clarification or help
5. **Submit your first PR**: We'll help you through the review process
## Project Roadmap
Current focus areas:
- **Q4 2025**: Enhanced grammar support for new Mermaid features
- **Q1 2026**: Performance improvements and scaling optimizations
- **Q2 2026**: Additional validation features and error reporting
## Contact
For project-related questions or to express interest in contributing:
- **Create an issue** with your questions or proposals
- **Reach out directly** to gregoriomomm@gmail.com for major contributions or partnerships
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**Join us in building better Mermaid diagram validation for the open source community!**
