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+There are several ways to participate in the Git for Windows project. First off, have a look at the [governance model](http://git-for-windows.github.io/governance-model.html) of the project.
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+# Help users
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+On [the mailing list](http://groups.google.com/group/git-for-windows) or on [the issue tracker](https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/issues), help is always welcome.
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+# Add documentation
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+A lot of documentation wants to be written, still. A good place is [the Git for Windows wiki](https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/wiki). Tutorials, step by step instructions and general background information, etc.
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+# Fix bugs or add features in the Git code itself
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+Download [the SDK](http://git-for-windows.github.io/#download-sdk) and build Git. Also have a look at [this page](https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/wiki/Building-Git) for tips and tricks revolving around building and debugging Git.
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+Please also sign off your work, as [asked by the Git project](https://github.com/git/git/blob/v2.3.5/Documentation/SubmittingPatches#L234-L286)
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+After that, submit a Pull Request.
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