Contributing

We welcome contributions to persistent_ssh_agent! Here’s how you can help:

Setting Up Development Environment

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/loonghao/persistent_ssh_agent.git
   cd persistent_ssh_agent
   

2. Create a virtual environment and install development dependencies:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
   pip install -e ".[dev]"
   

3. Install pre-commit hooks:

   pre-commit install
   

Development Workflow

1. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   

2. Make your changes and write tests for them.

3. Run the tests to ensure everything works:

   uvx nox -s pytest
   

4. Check code style:

   uvx nox -s lint
   

5. Build and check the documentation:

   uvx nox -s docs-build
   

6. Commit your changes with a descriptive message:

   git commit -m "Add feature: your feature description"
   

7. Push your branch and create a pull request:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
   

Pull Request Guidelines

• Include tests for any new features or bug fixes

• Update documentation if necessary

• Follow the code style of the project

• Make sure all tests pass before submitting

• Keep pull requests focused on a single topic

• Reference any relevant issues in your PR description

Code Style

This project uses:

• isort for import sorting

• ruff for linting and formatting

• Type hints for all function signatures

Testing

• Write unit tests for all new functionality

• Run the test suite with uvx nox -s pytest

• Aim for high test coverage for all new code

Documentation

• Update documentation for any new features or changes

• Build and check documentation with uvx nox -s docs-build

• Use clear, concise language in docstrings and documentation