Development & Merge Request Policy

🚀 Ono Coin Development & Merge Request Policy

Welcome to the Ono Coin development community! To ensure the stability, security, and high quality of the project, all contributions must follow this Development & Merge Request Policy. Please read this carefully before submitting a merge request (MR).

📜 General Principles

  1. Security First: Blockchain software is mission-critical. Contributions must not introduce vulnerabilities or weaken existing security measures.

  2. Minimalism and Performance: Ono Coin is designed to be lightweight and efficient. Avoid unnecessary libraries or bloated dependencies. All code should be optimized for performance and resource usage.

  3. Backward Compatibility: Avoid breaking changes to public APIs, protocols, or storage formats unless explicitly approved by core maintainers via a proposal process.

🔀 Merge Request (MR) Process

1. Fork and Branching

  • Fork the main repository.

  • Create a feature branch from the dev branch:

    git checkout dev
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

2. Coding Standards

  • Follow consistent code style (see .editorconfig and .eslintrc if available).

  • Document all public methods and new logic using JSDoc.

  • Add unit tests for any new functionality.

  • Type-safe development is preferred — use JSDoc for type definitions.

  • Keep commits clean and atomic:

    • One feature/bugfix per commit.

    • Good commit messages (see below).

3. Commit Message Guidelines

Each commit message should:

  • Be clear and descriptive.

  • Follow this format:

    [Type] Short description (max 72 chars)

Longer description if necessary explaining rationale.
Issue/PR Reference: #123

  • Example:

    [Fix] Correct transaction fee calculation

Fixed an edge case when fee exceeds max limit in large transactions.
Issue: #42

Types:

  • [Fix] — Bug fix.

  • [Feat] — New feature.

  • [Refactor] — Code refactoring without changing functionality.

  • [Docs] — Documentation update.

  • [Chore] — Maintenance (e.g., tests, configs).

4. Merge Request Requirements

Every MR must include:

  • Detailed description of the change.

  • Reason for the change (linked to issue if applicable).

  • Tests that validate the new code.

  • Impact analysis (if breaking, performance-related, etc.).

  • Any security considerations.

5. Review and Approval

  • All MRs require at least 1 approval from a core maintainer.

  • Large changes may require community discussion and consensus via GitHub Discussions or Issues before approval.

  • Security-related changes will undergo a deep review, possibly with independent experts.

✅ Best Practices for Contributors

  • Discuss major features first via issues before developing.

  • Keep PRs small and focused — easier to review and merge.

  • Rebase your branch before creating an MR to avoid conflicts:

    git fetch origin
git rebase origin/dev

  • Test locally before pushing:

    npm test

🚫 Prohibited Contributions

  • Obfuscated code or minified files.

  • Proprietary or licensed third-party code that is incompatible with Ono Coin's license.

  • Unnecessary dependencies or unreviewed cryptographic implementations.

  • Changes that bypass security mechanisms (signature validation, transaction integrity, etc.).

🛡️ Security Guidelines

  • All cryptographic operations must use established, audited libraries.

  • Never store or expose private keys within the system.

  • Review and validate transaction logic to prevent double-spending, overflow/underflow issues.

📅 Release Cycle

  • Active development happens in the dev branch.

  • Stable versions are merged into main only after review and testing.

  • All releases are versioned and tagged following Semantic Versioning (SemVer).

🙌 Community and Support

  • Join the GitHub Discussions or Discord server for ongoing conversations.

  • Submit issues for bugs or improvement suggestions.

  • Respectful and constructive communication is mandatory.

📝 License Compliance

By submitting a merge request, you agree that your contributions will be released under the same license as the Ono Coin project (MIT, GPL, or as specified).

💎 Final Note

Thank you for contributing to Ono Coin! Together, we are building a decentralized and efficient blockchain for everyone. Let's keep it secure, fast, and open-source! 🚀

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