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To contribute to the source code of the Fluid Project, we recommend the following:

# [Download the latest source code|https://github.com/fluid-project/] from Fluid's githup space.
# Become familiar with the source code by running tests and trying some demos.
# [Check the Fluid issue tracker database|http://issues.fluidproject.org/browse/FLUID] for tasks to be done.
** If you find a task you would like to do, submit a patch or pull request for that task.
** Note: you will need to [sign up for a issue tracker account|http://issues.fluidproject.org/secure/Signup!default.jspa] before being able to submit a patch.
** Note: you will need to sign up for a [github| https://github.com/] account before making a [pull request| http://help.github.com/pull-requests/].

We are an open community, so anyone can check-out our source code and contribute.

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h2. Push access to Fluid's github repos

By default, push access to Fluid's github repositories are restricted. This means that to contribute code back to Fluid, you should submit a patch to or make a pull request for a particular Jira issue. This allows the community to collaborate on the modifications first before it affects the main code in project repository.

After a few patches and/or pull requests, you can petition for Commit Access by following [this procedure|Process for Granting Commit Access].
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* [Overview of Development on Fluid | Development]
* [Process for Granting Commit Access]
* [Source Code|Downloads]

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