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+# Contributing to Thunderbird for Android
+
+Welcome to the Thunderbird for Android project! We're excited to have you here and welcome your contributions.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Before you start contributing, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following:
+
+- **Mozilla Community Participation Guidelines:** [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/)
+- **Frequently Asked Questions:** [https://forum.k9mail.app/c/faq](https://forum.k9mail.app/c/faq)
+- **Support Forum:** [https://forum.k9mail.app/](https://forum.k9mail.app/)
+
+## Bug Reports and Feature Requests
+
+If you encounter a bug or have a feature request, please follow these steps:
+
+- Search the [existing issues](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/issues?q=is%3Aissue) to see if your issue or feature has already been reported.
+- If you can't find an existing issue, please [open a new issue](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/issues/new/choose) on GitHub.
+
+## Translations
+
+If you'd like to help to translate K-9 Mail / Thunderbird for Android, please visit the [Weblate - K-9 Mail/Thunderbird project](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/tb-android/).
+
+## Contributing Code
+
+Thank you for your willingness to contribute code! Here's how you can get started:
+
+**1. Find an issue:**
+
+- Check the issue tracker for [open issues](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+-label%3Aunconfirmed+-label%3Atb-team).
+- Look for issues labeled [good first issue](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/labels/good%20first%20issue) for a good starting point.
+- Propose a new feature by [opening a new issue](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/issues/new/choose)
+- Avoid issues labeled [unconfirmed](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/labels/unconfirmed) or [tb-team](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/labels/tb-team) as they are not yet ready for contributions.
+
+**2. Discuss your plan:**
+
+- Leave a comment on the issue you want to work on, explaining what you plan to do. This helps avoid duplicate work and gets you feedback from the team.
+
+**3. Fork the repository:**
+
+- Create your own [fork](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/working-with-forks/fork-a-repo) of the Thunderbird for Android repository on GitHub.
+
+**4. Create a branch:**
+
+- Start a new branch from the `main` branch to keep your changes separate.
+- Name your branch descriptively (e.g., `fix-issue-123` or `add-feature-xyz`).
+
+**5. Make your changes:**
+
+- Write your code and commit it to your branch.
+- Follow our [Code Style Guidelines](https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/wiki/CodeStyle)
+
+**6. Test your changes:**
+
+- Run the project's tests to make sure everything works and that your changes don't introduce any regressions.
+- If applicable, write new tests to cover your changes.
+
+**7. Push your changes:**
+
+- Upload your branch to your forked repository.
+
+**8. Open a pull request:**
+
+- Create a pull request to merge your changes into the main project.
+- Provide a clear and concise description of your changes, including:
+  - A reference to the issue you're addressing.
+  - A summary of the changes you made.
+  - Any relevant screenshots or testing results.
+
+## Thank You!
+
+Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Thunderbird for Android! We appreciate your help in making the project better and more useful for everyone.