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+# 🛤️ **SereniFi Contribution Guide** 🌍
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to **SereniFi** – your go-to app for mental tranquility! Whether you're helping users unwind with guided meditations 🧘‍♂️, enhance focus with breathing exercises 🌬️, or enjoy soothing music 🎶, we’re excited to have you onboard!
+
+This project has been **OFFICIALLY accepted** for **GSSoC 2024 Extended** and **Hacktoberfest 2024**, making it a perfect opportunity for you to contribute to an exciting open-source project! 🚀
+
+---
+
+## 🌟 **Project Stats**
+
+- **⭐ Stars**: [stars count]
+- **🍴 Forks**: [forks count]
+- **🐛 Issues**: [issues count]
+- **🔔 Open Pull Requests**: [open PRs count]
+- **🔕 Closed Pull Requests**: [closed PRs count]
+- **🛠️ Languages Used**: [language count]
+- **🌐 Contributors**: [contributors count]
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 **How to Get Started** 
+
+Follow these steps to get started with contributing to **SereniFi**:
+
+1. **Fork this Repository** 🍴:  
+   Click the fork button at the top of the repository page to create a copy in your GitHub account.
+
+2. **Clone the Repository to Your Local Machine** 🧩:  
+   Open your terminal and clone the repo:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/Your-Username/serenity-guide.git
+
+   ```
+3. **Create a New Branch 🌿:** Work on a separate branch for your feature or fix:
+
+```bash
+
+git checkout -b "Feature-Name"
+```
+4. **Make Your Changes 🛠️:** Add your code, test it locally, and ensure everything works.
+
+5. ** Add and Commit Your Changes 💬:** Save your progress and commit with a meaningful message:
+
+```bash
+git commit -m "Brief Description of Changes"
+```
+6. **Push Your Changes 🚢:** Push your feature branch to your remote repository:
+
+```bash
+
+git push origin Feature-Name
+```
+7. **Submit a Pull Request 🔥:** Go to GitHub and create a Pull Request (PR) for review.
+
+## 🎉 Welcome, Contributors! 👋
+We are excited to have you contribute to SereniFi! Whether it's a bug fix, feature addition, or enhancing documentation, we welcome all contributions.
+
+Here’s how you can start contributing:
+
+- Fork the Repository: Click the Fork button at the top of the repo.
+- Create a New Feature Branch: Always work on a new branch for your changes.
+- Make Meaningful Commits: Commit your changes with descriptive messages.
+- Push to the Branch: Push your local branch to GitHub.
+- Open a Pull Request (PR): Submit your PR for review.
+We’re looking forward to your contributions, big or small!
+
+## 🔧 Contribution Guidelines
+To ensure the quality of contributions to SereniFi, please adhere to the following guidelines:
+
+1.**Code Style:**
+- Maintain consistent code formatting and style as seen in the project.
+- Write clean and readable code.
+- Comment your code where necessary to explain complex logic.
+
+2. **Commit Messages:**
+- Write clear, meaningful commit messages.
+- Use a brief description that clearly states the purpose of the change.
+
+3. **Pull Requests:**
+- PRs should be focused on solving a specific issue or implementing a single feature.
+- Make sure the PR is well-explained and links to any relevant issues.
+
+4. **Testing:**
+- Ensure that your changes are thoroughly tested and do not break existing functionality.
+- Test your code locally before pushing to GitHub.
+
+5. **Issue Tracker:**
+- Review open issues before starting a new feature or fix.
+- Reference related issues in your PRs.
+
+## 🛠️ Technologies We Use
+SereniFi is built with the following technologies:
+
+- Python: Backend logic and server-side operations.
+- Streamlit: For building and deploying the web app.
+- HTML/CSS: For structuring and styling the user interface.
+- JavaScript: For interactive elements on the front end.
+- APIs: For accessing additional resources (e.g., music, meditation).
+  
+## 📂 Enhanced Project Structure
+This section provides an organized layout of the SereniFi repository, helping you easily navigate the codebase.
+
+```bash
+
+│
+├── .devcontainer
+│   └── devcontainer.json             # Configuration for the development container
+│
+├── .github
+│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE                 # Directory for issue templates
+│   │   ├── bug_report.yml             # Template for reporting bugs
+│   │   └── feature_request.yml        # Template for requesting features
+│   │
+│   └── workflows                      # Directory for GitHub Actions workflows
+│       ├── check-up-to-date.yml       # Workflow to check if dependencies are up to date
+│       ├── check_screenshot.yml       # Workflow to verify screenshots/UI
+│       └── greetings.yml              # Configuration for automated greeting messages
+│
+├── .gitignore                         # Specifies files/folders to ignore by Git
+│
+├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md                 # Guidelines for contributor behavior
+│
+├── DOCUMENTATION.md                   # Documentation for the project
+│
+├── README.md                          # Overview of the project with instructions
+│
+├── app.py                             # Main application code
+│
+├── license.md                         # Licensing terms for the project
+│
+├── requirements.txt                   # List of dependencies for the project
+│
+└── serenifi.pdf                       # Additional project-related document (e.g., report or presentation)
+```
+
+## 🔥 Pull Request Process
+
+Before submitting your Pull Request (PR), ensure the following:
+
+Complete Testing: Make sure your changes work as expected and have been thoroughly tested. Adhere to Code Guidelines: Follow the project’s code style and guidelines. Include Meaningful Commit Messages: Describe what the PR is solving or adding. Link Issues: If your PR addresses an issue, mention it by adding a link to the issue in the description.
+
+To submit your PR:
+
+Push your branch to GitHub:
+
+``` bash
+
+git push origin Feature-Name
+```
+Go to the repository on GitHub and click New Pull Request.
+
+Complete the PR template, providing as much detail as possible, and submit it for review.
+
+## 🐛 Issue Report Process
+If you encounter a bug or have an idea for an improvement, please follow these steps to report an issue:
+
+Search for Existing Issues: Before creating a new issue, check the Issue Tracker to see if the issue has already been reported. Open a New Issue: If the issue hasn’t been raised yet, click on New Issue and fill out the provided template with as much detail as possible. Be Specific: Provide detailed steps to reproduce the issue, the expected result, and the actual result. Include Screenshots/Logs: If applicable, add any relevant screenshots or log files to help us understand and resolve the issue faster.
+
+## 🌐 Community and Communication
+Join the SereniFi community and collaborate with developers from around the world!
+
+Discord: Join our Discord Community
+GitHub Discussions: Engage in discussions via our GitHub Discussions Tab.
+Social Media: Stay updated on project news by following us on Twitter and Instagram.
+Feel free to ask questions, share ideas, or collaborate with others to make SereniFi better!
+
+## 📂 Project Structure
+The Project Structure file in the root of the repository provides a detailed breakdown of the directory structure and important files.
+
+Understanding the project structure will help you easily navigate the codebase and find what you're looking for. Take a look at it before you start contributing!
+
+## 🌟 Need Inspiration?
+Looking for ideas on how to contribute? Here are a few to get you started:
+
+- New Features: Suggest and build new features like additional meditation sessions, user profiles, or progress tracking.
+- UI/UX Improvements: Help enhance the user experience by improving the app’s design and navigation.
+- Bug Fixes: Check out the open issues and help squash some bugs.
+- Documentation: Improve or extend our documentation to help onboard new contributors.
+- There’s something for everyone – find what inspires you and dive in!
+
+## 🎊 Join the Adventure! 🗺️
+Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a newcomer to open source, we’re thrilled to have you on board! SereniFi is all about promoting mental tranquility, and your contributions are key to achieving that.
+
+Join us and help create a platform that brings peace to users everywhere!
+
+Thank you for contributing! Together, we’ll make SereniFi the go-to app for mental well-being. ✨🌈🧘‍♀️