# Development & User Guides
This directory contains comprehensive guides for developers, contributors, and users of the TAM MCP Server.
## 📖 **Available Guides**
### **Development Guides**
- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Complete development guidelines, setup instructions, and contribution process
- **[SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)** - Security policy, vulnerability reporting, and security best practices
- **[CONTRIBUTORS.md](CONTRIBUTORS.md)** - List of project contributors and acknowledgments
### **Implementation Guides**
- **[NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md](NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Detailed guide for implementing and using the notification system
- **[NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md](NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Notification system integration guide with implementation details
- **[redis-cache-implementation.md](redis-cache-implementation.md)** - Redis-based caching solution for enhanced scalability and performance
## 🎯 **Guide Usage**
### **For New Contributors**
1. Start with [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for development setup
2. Review [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for security guidelines
3. Check [NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md](NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md) for testing practices
### **For Integrators**
1. Read [NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md](NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md) for real-time features
2. Follow [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for integration best practices
### **For Project Maintainers**
1. Reference [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for security procedures
2. Update [CONTRIBUTORS.md](CONTRIBUTORS.md) when adding new contributors
3. Maintain [NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md](NOTIFICATIONS-IMPLEMENTATION.md) with current practices
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**Note**: These guides are actively maintained and regularly updated. Check the [Release Notes](../reference/RELEASE-NOTES.md) for recent changes.
