how to start developing

Dev Manual - how to develop

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+How to Start Your Development Journey
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+This guide will help you get started with development within our GitLab environment.
+It covers account creation, issue reporting, branch creation, and submitting a Merge Request (MR).
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+1. Create a GitLab Account
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+1. Go to our GitLab instance: `<insert_gitlab_url_here>`
+2. Click on **Register** or **Sign In** if you already have an account.
+3. Follow the registration process, and once your account is active, sign in.
+4. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access projects. If not, request access from an administrator.
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+2. Select a Project
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+1. After logging into GitLab, click on **Projects** in the top navigation bar.
+2. Select **"Explore Projects"** or **"Your Projects"** to find the relevant repository.
+3. Most developments take place in the **plugins** section, so navigate there if applicable.
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+3. Create an Issue
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+To report a new feature or a bug, follow these steps:
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+1. Navigate to the **Issues** section within the selected project:
+   - In the project repository, click on **Issues** in the left sidebar.
+   - Click on the **New Issue** button.
+
+2. Fill in the issue details:
+   - **Title**: A short and clear summary of the issue.
+   - **Description**: Provide a detailed explanation of the issue or feature request.
+   - **Template**: Use the available issue template and ensure all sections are completed properly.
+
+3. Click **Submit Issue** to create it.
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+4. Create a New Branch
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+When you create an issue, you should also create a branch for your development:
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+1. Open the newly created issue.
+2. In the right-hand sidebar, locate the **"Create merge request"** button and click on it.
+3. A dialog will appear:
+   - Keep the source branch name descriptive (e.g., `feature-new-plugin` or `fix-bug-xyz`).
+   - The target branch should be the project's development branch (e.g., `develop`).
+   - Check **"Start a new merge request"** to begin tracking progress.
+4. Click **Create Branch**.
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+5. Checkout Your Branch Locally
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+Once the branch is created, you can start developing:
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+1. Open your terminal and navigate to your local repository.
+2. Run the following command to fetch the latest changes:
+