# Contributing

First of all read our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/kataras/iris/tree/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).

## PR

1. Open a new [issue](https://github.com/kataras/iris/issues/new)
    * Write version of your local Iris.
    * Write version of your local Go programming language.
    * Describe your problem, what did you expect to see and what you see instead.
        * If it's a feature request, describe your idea as better as you can
          * optionally, navigate to the [chat](https://kataras.rocket.chat/channel/iris) to push other members to participate and share their thoughts about your brilliant idea.
2. Fork the [repository](https://github.com/kataras/iris).
3. Make your changes.
4. Compare & Push the PR from [here](https://github.com/kataras/iris/compare).

## Donate

Help this project to continue deliver awesome and unique features with the higher code quality as possible by donating any amount via [PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/kataras) or [BTC](https://iris-go.com/v8/donate)!

| Name | Amount | Membership |
| -----------|--------|--------|
| [Juan Sebastián Suárez Valencia](https://github.com/Juanses) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Bob Lee](https://github.com/li3p) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Celso Luiz](https://github.com/celsosz) | 50 EUR |  **Silver** |
| [Ankur Srivastava](https://github.com/ansrivas) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Damon Zhao](https://github.com/se77en) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Exponity - Tech Company](https://github.com/exponity) | 30 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Thomas Fritz](https://github.com/thomasfr) | 25 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Thanos V.](http://mykonosbiennale.com/) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [George Opritescu](https://github.com/International) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Lex Tang](https://github.com/lexrus) | 20 EUR |  Bronze |
| [Bill Q.](https://github.com/hiveminded) | 600 EUR |  **Gold** |
| [Conrad Steenberg](https://github.com/hengestone) | 25 EUR |  Bronze |

## Translate

We need your help with translations into your native language.

Iris needs your help, please think about contributing to the translation of the [README](README.md) and https://iris-go.com, you will be rewarded.

Instructions can be found at: https://github.com/kataras/iris/issues/796

## Share

### Writing

Write an article about Iris in https://medium.com , https://dev.to or if you're being a hackathon at https://hackernoon.com, some examples:

* [Top 6 web frameworks for Go as of 2017](https://blog.usejournal.com/top-6-web-frameworks-for-go-as-of-2017-23270e059c4b)
* [Iris Go Framework + MongoDB](https://medium.com/go-language/iris-go-framework-mongodb-552e349eab9c)
* [How to build a file upload form using DropzoneJS and Go](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-build-a-file-upload-form-using-dropzonejs-and-go-8fb9f258a991)
* [How to display existing files on server using DropzoneJS and Go](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-display-existing-files-on-server-using-dropzonejs-and-go-53e24b57ba19)
* [Iris Go vs .NET Core Kestrel in terms of HTTP performance](https://hackernoon.com/iris-go-vs-net-core-kestrel-in-terms-of-http-performance-806195dc93d5)
* [Go vs .NET Core in terms of HTTP performance](https://medium.com/@kataras/go-vs-net-core-in-terms-of-http-performance-7535a61b67b8)
* [Iris, a modular web framework](https://medium.com/@corebreaker/iris-web-cd684b4685c7)
* [How to Turn an Android Device into a Web Server](https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/892022594031017988)
* [A URL Shortener Service using Go, Iris and Bolt](https://medium.com/@kataras/a-url-shortener-service-using-go-iris-and-bolt-4182f0b00ae7)

### Social networks

If you're part of any social network, do a post(or tweet if twitter) about Iris and what you love about it, many examples can be found, the most recent one is [that](https://www.facebook.com/eliaswalyba/posts/1462004807202379).

### Work

Convince your colleagues to try the Iris web framework at dev environment and if they choose to proceed on production, contact with [us](mailto:kataras2006@hotmail.com?subject=Iris%20Production) for further instructions, if you need any help.

Many young people are choosing Iris for their postgraduate studies as well.

## Documentation

We're preparing the new version of the [Build A Better Web, Together](https://github.com/kataras/build-a-better-web-together) Go book, which is a type of documentation of Iris web framework as well.

If you want to be part of this and you've time for collaboration, please open a new [issue](https://github.com/kataras/build-a-better-web-together/issues/new) and write some words about yourself and your overall experience at tech. At the end of the day you will be granded with `write access` in order to push your sections without our approval at all.

All new contributors of that book will receive prizes!

## Financial contributions

We also welcome financial contributions in full transparency on our [open collective](https://opencollective.com/iris).
Anyone can file an expense. If the expense makes sense for the development of the community, it will be "merged" in the ledger of our open collective by the core contributors and the person who filed the expense will be reimbursed.

## Credits


### Contributors

Thank you to all the people who have already contributed to iris!
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### Backers

Thank you to all our backers! [Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/iris#backer)

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### Sponsors

Thank you to all our sponsors! (please ask your company to also support this open source project by [becoming a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/iris#sponsor))

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