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+# 🌀 Contributing to Strudel 🌀
+
+Thanks for wanting to contribute!!! There are many ways you can add value to this project
+
+## Communication Channels
+
+To get in touch with the contributors, either
+
+- open a [github discussion](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/discussions) or
+- [join the Tidal Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/remJ6gQA) and go to the #strudel channel
+- Find related discussions on the [tidal club forum](https://club.tidalcycles.org/)
+
+## Ask a Question
+
+If you have any questions about strudel, make sure you've read the 
+[tutorial](https://strudel.tidalcycles.org/tutorial/) to find out if it answers your question.
+If not, use one of the Communication Channels above!
+
+Don't be afraid to ask! Your question might be of great value for other people too.
+
+## Give Feedback
+
+No matter if you've used the Strudel REPL or if you are using the strudel packages, we are happy to hear some feedback.
+Use one of the Communication Channels listed above and drop us a line or two!
+
+## Share Music
+
+If you made some music with strudel, you can give back some love and share what you've done!
+Your creation could also be part of the random selection in the REPL if you want.
+Use one of the Communication Channels listed above.
+
+## Improve the Tutorial
+
+If you find some weak spots in the [tutorial](https://strudel.tidalcycles.org/), 
+you are welcome to improve them by editing [this file](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/blob/main/repl/src/tutorial/tutorial.mdx).
+This will even work without setting up a development environment, only a github account is required.
+
+## Propose a Feature
+
+If you want a specific feature that is not part of strudel yet, feel free to use one of the communication channels above.
+Maybe you even want to help with the implementation of that feature!
+
+## Report a Bug
+
+If you've found a bug, or some behaviour that does not seem right, you are welcome to file an [issue](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/issues).
+Please check that it has not been reported before.
+
+## Fix a Bug
+
+To fix a bug that has been reported,
+
+1. check that nobody else is already fixing it and respond to the issue to let people know you're on it
+3. fork the repository
+4. make sure you've setup the project (see below)
+5. hopefully fix the bug
+6. make sure the tests pass
+7. send a pull request
+
+## Write Tests
+
+There are still many tests that have not been written yet! Reading and writing tests is a great opportunity to get familiar with the codebase.
+You can find the tests in each package in the `test` folder. To run all tests, run `npm test` from the root folder.
+
+## Project Setup
+
+To get the project up and running for development, make sure you have installed:
+
+- git
+- node, preferably v16
+
+then, do the following:
+
+```sh
+git clone https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel.git && cd strudel
+npm i # install at root to symlink packages
+npx lerna bootstrap # install all dependencies in packages
+cd repl && npm i # install repl dependencies
+npm run start # start repl
+```
+
+Those commands might look slightly different for your OS. 
+Please report any problems you've had with the setup instructions!
+
+## Code Style
+
+To make sure the code changes only where it should, we are using prettier to unify the code style.
+If you use VSCode, you can
+
+1. install [the prettier extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=esbenp.prettier-vscode)
+2. open command palette and run "Format Document With..."
+3. Choose "Configure Default Formatter..."
+4. Select prettier
+
+## Package Workflow
+
+The project is split into multiple [packages](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/tree/main/packages) with independent versioning.
+When you run `npm i` on the root folder, [npm workspaces](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v7/using-npm/workspaces) will symlink all packages
+in the `node_modules` folder. This will allow any js file to import `@strudel.cycles/<package-name>` to get the local version, 
+which allows developing multiple packages at the same time
+
+## Package Publishing
+
+To publish all packages that have been changed since the last release, run:
+
+```sh
+npx lerna publish
+```
+
+## Have Fun
+
+Remember to have fun, and that this project is driven by the passion of volunteers!