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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThis PR updates CONTRIBUTING.md: shortens the Fork step to "Fork the repo" and adds parenthetical emphasis to the "Start the Database" and "Start the app dev server" steps. ChangesInstallation Guide Updates
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In `@CONTRIBUTING.md`:
- Around line 73-75: Rewrite the database startup step in CONTRIBUTING.md to use
consistent, formal wording: remove informal "u" and the contradictory "Optional"
note, and split into two clear sub-steps that state required vs optional
depending on environment (e.g., "If you are not using Docker: start your local
database according to your DB docs. If you are using Docker: run docker-compose
up to start the database (this step is required for Docker-managed
databases)."), making sure the instructions are unambiguous and concise.
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| 8. Start the Database (make sure u do this step) | ||
| If you are using Docker don't forget to run `docker-compose up` to start the database. | ||
| (Optional if using Docker for managing the database): Start the Database. |
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Clarify conflicting database instruction and replace informal wording.
Line 73 says “make sure u do this step,” while Line 75 labels it optional in some cases. This is confusing for first-time setup. Please use consistent, formal wording and clearly separate required vs optional paths.
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-8. Start the Database (make sure u do this step)
- If you are using Docker don't forget to run `docker-compose up` to start the database.
- (Optional if using Docker for managing the database): Start the Database.
+8. Start the database
+ If you're using Docker, run `docker compose up` to start the database service.
+ If you're not using Docker, run the command below.🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
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In `@CONTRIBUTING.md` around lines 73 - 75, Rewrite the database startup step in
CONTRIBUTING.md to use consistent, formal wording: remove informal "u" and the
contradictory "Optional" note, and split into two clear sub-steps that state
required vs optional depending on environment (e.g., "If you are not using
Docker: start your local database according to your DB docs. If you are using
Docker: run docker-compose up to start the database (this step is required for
Docker-managed databases)."), making sure the instructions are unambiguous and
concise.
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73-75:⚠️ Potential issue | 🟡 Minor | ⚡ Quick winThe contradiction between required and optional remains unresolved.
Line 73 emphasizes "make sure you do this step" (implying required), while Line 75 states "(Optional if using Docker...)", creating confusion for first-time contributors about whether this step is mandatory.
This issue was previously flagged and partially addressed (informal "u" was fixed to "you"), but the core contradiction remains.
✏️ Suggested clarification
-8. Start the Database (make sure you do this step) - If you are using Docker don't forget to run `docker-compose up` to start the database. - (Optional if using Docker for managing the database): Start the Database. +8. Start the database + If you are using Docker, this step is required. Run: + ```sh + docker compose up + ``` + If you are not using Docker, ensure your local database is running, then run:🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
Verify each finding against current code. Fix only still-valid issues, skip the rest with a brief reason, keep changes minimal, and validate. In `@CONTRIBUTING.md` around lines 73 - 75, The "Start the Database" step in CONTRIBUTING.md is contradictory (saying "make sure you do this step" then "(Optional if using Docker...)"); update the "Start the Database" section to a single, unambiguous instruction: state whether starting a DB is required for local development and give two clear branches — one for Docker users (e.g., "docker compose up") and one for non-Docker users (e.g., "ensure your local database is running"), replacing the current mixed required/optional phrasing; edit the "Start the Database" heading and the three lines shown so they consistently indicate requirement and provide both Docker and non-Docker commands/examples.
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Duplicate comments:
In `@CONTRIBUTING.md`:
- Around line 73-75: The "Start the Database" step in CONTRIBUTING.md is
contradictory (saying "make sure you do this step" then "(Optional if using
Docker...)"); update the "Start the Database" section to a single, unambiguous
instruction: state whether starting a DB is required for local development and
give two clear branches — one for Docker users (e.g., "docker compose up") and
one for non-Docker users (e.g., "ensure your local database is running"),
replacing the current mixed required/optional phrasing; edit the "Start the
Database" heading and the three lines shown so they consistently indicate
requirement and provide both Docker and non-Docker commands/examples.
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