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+========================
+Your Development Journey
+========================
+
+This guide will help you get started with development within our GitLab environment.
+It covers account creation, issue creation, project forking, and submitting a Merge Request (MR).
+
+-----------------------------------
+1. Create a FusionDirectory Account
+-----------------------------------
+
+We have a fully automated process to grant you the necessary permissions for contributing to our projects.
+
+Follow the link below to register:
+
+`FusionDirectory Registration <https://iam.fusiondirectory.org/publicform.php?form=register>`_
+
+Once registered, visit our GitLab instance to log in and access projects:
+
+`FusionDirectory GitLab <https://gitlab.fusiondirectory.org/>`_
+
+------------------------------
+2. Select and Fork a Project
+------------------------------
+
+1. After logging into GitLab, click **Projects** in the top navigation bar.
+
+ .. note::
+ The default project is **FusionDirectory**, available here:
+ `FusionDirectory GitLab Project <https://gitlab.fusiondirectory.org/fusiondirectory/>`_
+
+2. Click **"Explore Projects"** to browse available repositories or **"Your Projects"** to view assigned projects.
+3. Most development work occurs in the **fd-plugins** section, so navigate there if applicable.
+4. In the top-right corner of the project page, click **Fork Project**. This will create a copy of the full project within your namespace.
+
+ .. image:: images/ForkFdPlugins.png
+
+5. Select the project URL, ensuring your username is included, as shown in the example below. You may change the **Project Slug**, but we recommend leaving it unchanged.
+
+ .. image:: images/ForkFdPlugins2.png
+
+6. Click **Fork Project**.
+
+You will be automatically redirected to your personal namespace, where you can modify the project and create your first Merge Request.
+
+------------------------------
+3. Create a Development Branch
+------------------------------
+
+Now, let's create a **new merge request** for your forked project.
+
+1. Go to the **Merge Requests** section in the left sidebar and click **"New Merge Request"**.
+
+ .. image:: images/NewMergeRequest.png
+
+2. On the new page, ensure the settings are correct:
+
+ - **Source project**: Your personal fork (`[username]/[project-name]`)
+ - **Target project**: The original repository (`fusiondirectory/[project-name]`)
+
+ .. image:: images/MergeRequestFromTo.png
+
+ Click **Compare Branch and Continue**.
+
+3. In the dialog that appears:
+
+ - Leave the branch name as suggested. We recommend using the same branch name as the issue title.
+ - Ensure the target branch is the development branch (e.g., `dev`).
+
+ .. image:: images/FromTo.png
+
+4. Fill in the optional fields:
+
+ - **Assignee**: Assign the MR to yourself.
+ - **Reviewer**: Assign another contributor or a FusionDirectory developer as a reviewer.
+ - **Milestone**: Select a milestone if applicable.
+ - **Labels**: These will be set automatically—leave them unchanged.
+ - **Merge options**:
+
+ - Select **"Delete source branch when merge request is accepted"**, which is the default setting.
+
+ .. image:: images/MergeRequestOptions.png
+
+5. Click **Create Merge Request** to begin tracking progress.
+
+-------------------------------
+4. Checkout Your Branch Locally
+-------------------------------
+
+Once the branch is created, you can start development.
+
+1. Click the **Code** button in the top-right corner of the page.
+2. Click **Check out branch** to view checkout instructions.
+
+ .. image:: images/Checkout.png
+
+3. Copy the provided Git command and execute it in your local repository to switch to your branch.
+
+ .. note::
+ Ensure your new branch is available locally. If not, clone your forked repository before running the above command.
+
+----------------------------------------
+5. Create an Issue on the Origin Project
+----------------------------------------
+
+Once you have completed your development and your Merge Request (MR) is ready, you must create an issue on the original project.
+This issue will help FusionDirectory developers review your contribution and track its integration into the main codebase.
+
+**Steps to Create an Issue**
+
+1. **Navigate to the Issues Section**
+ - In the project repository, click **Issues** in the left sidebar.
+ - Click the **New Issue** button.
+
+ .. image:: images/NewIssueContribution.png
+
+2. **Fill in the Issue Details**
+ - **Title**: Provide a concise and clear summary of the issue.
+ - **Description**: Explain the feature request or bug fix in detail, including expected behavior.
+ - **Template**: Use the appropriate issue template (e.g., **Contribution**), ensuring all sections are properly completed.
+
+3. **Link Your Merge Request**
+ - In the **Description**, include a direct link to your Merge Request from your personal fork.
+ - This allows FusionDirectory developers to easily access and review your changes.
+
+4. **Assign a FusionDirectory Team Member**
+ - Assign a FusionDirectory developer to review your issue and code.
+ - This ensures your contribution is processed efficiently.
+
+ .. image:: images/NewIssueContribution2.png
+
+5. **Submit the Issue**
+ - Click **Submit Issue** to create it.
+
+6. **Verify the Linked Merge Request**
+ - After submitting the issue, check if your Merge Request is automatically listed in the **Linked Items** section.
+ - If it is not linked, manually add a reference to your MR in this section.
+
+ .. image:: images/NewIssueContribution3.png
+
+---
+
+**That's it!**
+
+Once a FusionDirectory team member receives a notification of your contribution, they will review your code and discuss any necessary changes using GitLab's comment section below your open issue.
+
+We look forward to your contributions and innovations!
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+Start developing
+================
+
+.. toctree::
+ :maxdepth: 2
+
+ how-to.rst
diff --git a/source/fusiondirectory/development/index.rst b/source/fusiondirectory/development/index.rst
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contribute/guidelines.rst
+ howtodev/index.rst
codingstyle/index.rst
writeplugin/index.rst
api/index.rst