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+# Contributing guidelines
+
+## How to become a contributor and submit your own code
+
+### Contributing A Patch
+
+1. Submit an issue describing your proposed change to the repo in question.
+2. The [repo owners](OWNERS) will respond to your issue promptly.
+3. Fork the desired repo, develop and test your code changes.
+4. Submit a pull request.
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+# See the OWNERS file documentation:
+#  https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/blob/master/docs/devel/owners.md
+
+owners:
+  - Smana
+  - ant31
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+# Release Process
+
+The Kargo Project is released on an as-needed basis. The process is as follows:
+
+1. An issue is proposing a new release with a changelog since the last release
+2. At least on of the [OWNERS](OWNERS) must LGTM this release
+3. An OWNER runs `git tag -s $VERSION` and inserts the changelog and pushes the tag with `git push $VERSION`
+4. The release issue is closed
+5. An announcement email is sent to `kubernetes-dev@googlegroups.com` with the subject `[ANNOUNCE] kargo $VERSION is released`
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+## Kubernetes Community Code of Conduct
+
+### Contributor Code of Conduct
+
+As contributors and maintainers of this project, and in the interest of fostering
+an open and welcoming community, we pledge to respect all people who contribute
+through reporting issues, posting feature requests, updating documentation,
+submitting pull requests or patches, and other activities.
+
+We are committed to making participation in this project a harassment-free experience for
+everyone, regardless of level of experience, gender, gender identity and expression,
+sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age,
+religion, or nationality.
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery
+* Personal attacks
+* Trolling or insulting/derogatory comments
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing other's private information, such as physical or electronic addresses,
+ without explicit permission
+* Other unethical or unprofessional conduct.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
+comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not
+aligned to this Code of Conduct. By adopting this Code of Conduct, project maintainers
+commit themselves to fairly and consistently applying these principles to every aspect
+of managing this project. Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of
+Conduct may be permanently removed from the project team.
+
+This code of conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community.
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by
+opening an issue or contacting one or more of the project maintainers.
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant
+(http://contributor-covenant.org), version 1.2.0, available at
+http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/2/0/
+
+### Kubernetes Events Code of Conduct
+
+Kubernetes events are working conferences intended for professional networking and collaboration in the
+Kubernetes community. Attendees are expected to behave according to professional standards and in accordance
+with their employer's policies on appropriate workplace behavior.
+
+While at Kubernetes events or related social networking opportunities, attendees should not engage in
+discriminatory or offensive speech or actions regarding gender, sexuality, race, or religion. Speakers should
+be especially aware of these concerns.
+
+The Kubernetes team does not condone any statements by speakers contrary to these standards.  The Kubernetes
+team reserves the right to deny entrance and/or eject from an event (without refund) any individual found to
+be engaging in discriminatory or offensive speech or actions.
+
+Please bring any concerns to to the immediate attention of Kubernetes event staff
+
+
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