This guide aims to assist Mac-based developers in contributing effectively to OpenIM. It covers the setup of a development environment tailored for Mac, including the use of GitHub for development workflow and `devcontainer` for a consistent development experience.
Before contributing to OpenIM through issues and pull requests, make sure you are familiar with GitHub and the [pull request workflow](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/github-flow).
## Prerequisites
### System Requirements
- macOS (latest stable version recommended)
- Internet connection
- Administrator access
### Knowledge Requirements
- Basic understanding of Git and GitHub
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization
- Experience with Go programming language
## Setting up the Development Environment
### Installing Homebrew
Homebrew is an essential package manager for macOS. Install it using:
Read [README.md](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/tree/main/.devcontainer) in the `.devcontainer` directory of the project to learn more about the devcontainer.
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🚧 To avoid mishaps, it's best to wait five minutes before running `make check` again.
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#### Deploying openim-chat
There are several ways to deploy openim-chat, either by source code or using Docker.
Navigate back to the parent directory:
```bash
cd ..
```
First, let's look at deploying chat from source:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/openimsdk/chat
cd chat
make init # Generates configuration files
```
If openim-chat has not deployed MySQL, you will need to deploy it. Note that the official Docker Hub for MySQL does not support architectures like ARM, so you can use the newer version of the open-source edition:
git commit -m "Add a brief description of your changes"
```
### Pushing Changes and Creating Pull Requests
1. Push your branch to GitHub:
```sh
git push origin feat/your-feature-name
```
2. Go to your fork on GitHub and create a pull request to the main OpenIM repository.
### Keeping Your Fork Updated
Regularly sync your fork with the main repository:
```sh
git fetch upstream
git checkout main
git rebase upstream/main
```
More read: [https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
## Testing and Quality Assurance
Run tests as described in the OpenIM documentation to ensure your changes do not break existing functionality.
## Conclusion
This guide provides a comprehensive overview for Mac developers to set up and contribute to OpenIM. By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth and efficient development experience. Happy coding!