Contributing to Galaxy Pulse
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We welcome contributions to the **Galaxy Pulse** project! Whether you are fixing bugs, proposing new features, or improving documentation, here’s how you can contribute:

### Step 1: Fork the Project
- Go to the Galaxy Pulse repository on GitHub: https://github.com/username/GalaxyPulse
- Click the "Fork" button to create your own copy of the repository.

### Step 2: Clone Your Fork
Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

   .. code-block:: bash

      git clone https://github.com/your-username/GalaxyPulse.git

### Step 3: Create a New Branch
Create a new branch to work on a feature or fix:

   .. code-block:: bash

      git checkout -b my-new-feature

### Step 4: Make Your Changes
- Implement your feature or fix the bug.
- Add or improve documentation where applicable.

### Step 5: Commit and Push Your Changes
Commit your changes with a meaningful message:

   .. code-block:: bash

      git add .
      git commit -m "Add new feature X"
      git push origin my-new-feature

### Step 6: Open a Pull Request
- Navigate to the original repository (https://github.com/username/GalaxyPulse).
- Click "New Pull Request" and select the branch you just pushed.
- Add a description and submit your pull request for review.

### Code Style Guidelines
Please adhere to the following guidelines to keep the codebase clean:
- Follow **PEP 8** for Python code style.
- Ensure functions and classes have clear and concise docstrings.
- Write meaningful and descriptive commit messages.

Thank you for contributing to Galaxy Pulse!