CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to IMPROVER Example Data

Thank you for considering contributing to the IMPROVER example data repository!

How to Contribute

Adding New Example Data

1. Create a new branch for your contribution
2. Add your data files in an appropriate location or create a new directory if needed
3. Submit a pull request with a clear description of the data and its intended use

Updating Existing Data

• Explain why the update is needed in your pull request
• Consider whether the change might break existing examples
• Update any associated documentation

File Organization

• Group related data files in directories
• Use clear, descriptive filenames

Data Quality

• Ensure data is in the correct format for IMPROVER
• Follow IMPROVER metadata conventions (see IMPROVER metadata documentation)
• Test that data works with the intended examples

Questions or Issues?

If you have questions about contributing, please open an issue in this repository or reach out to the IMPROVER development team.