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| 3 | > ## THIS IS AN AUTOGENERATED FILE. DO NOT EDIT. |
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| 5 | > ## Please edit the corresponding file in [/packages/mermaid/src/docs/community/intro.md](../../packages/mermaid/src/docs/community/intro.md). |
| 6 | |
| 7 | # Getting Started |
| 8 | |
| 9 | So you want to help? That's great! |
| 10 | |
| 11 |  |
| 12 | |
| 13 | Here are a few things to get you started on the right path. |
| 14 | |
| 15 | ## How can I help? |
| 16 | |
| 17 | ```mermaid |
| 18 | mindmap |
| 19 | root)Contributing( |
| 20 | Development |
| 21 | Solving issues |
| 22 | Adding new diagrams |
| 23 | Handling pull requests |
| 24 | Updating tooling |
| 25 | Testing |
| 26 | Verification of fixed issues |
| 27 | Regression testing in connection with releases |
| 28 | Testing pull requests |
| 29 | Management |
| 30 | Coordinating the work |
| 31 | Classification and monitoring of incoming issues |
| 32 | ``` |
| 33 | |
| 34 | ## Join the Development |
| 35 | |
| 36 | > **💡 Tip** |
| 37 | > **Check out our** [**detailed contribution guide**](./contributing.md). |
| 38 | |
| 39 | Where to start: |
| 40 | |
| 41 | - You could start getting some knowledge of the code base by working on [these "good first issues"](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Good+first+issue%21%22+). |
| 42 | - You could jump right in and help us fix any of [these bugs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Type%3A+Bug+%2F+Error%22++label%3A%22Contributor+needed%22+)! |
| 43 | - You could help write and [improve the documentation](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Area%3A+Documentation%22). |
| 44 | - You could work on a new feature! [These](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Area%3A+Development%22+label%3A%22Type%3A+Enhancement%22+label%3A%22Status%3A+Approved%22+) are some ideas! |
| 45 | - You could confirm the bugs in [these issues](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Status%3A+Triage%22++label%3A%22Type%3A+Bug+%2F+Error%22). |
| 46 | |
| 47 | [You can join our Discord server if you want closer contact!](https://discord.gg/sKeNQX4Wtj) |
| 48 | |
| 49 | ## A Question Or a Suggestion? |
| 50 | |
| 51 | > **💡 Tip** |
| 52 | > **Have a look at** [**how to open an issue**](./questions-and-suggestions.md). |
| 53 | |
| 54 | If you have faced a vulnerability [report it to us](./security.md). |
| 55 | |
| 56 | ## Last Words |
| 57 | |
| 58 | Don't get daunted if it is hard in the beginning. We have a great community with only encouraging words. So, if you get stuck, ask for help and hints in the Slack forum. If you want to show off something good, show it off there. |
| 59 | |
| 60 | [You can join our Discord server if you want closer contact!](https://discord.gg/sKeNQX4Wtj) |
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