Contributing
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We welcome contributions to DiRe-JAX! Here's how you can help:

Getting Started
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1. **Fork the repository** on GitHub
2. **Clone your fork** to your local machine
3. **Create a new branch** for your feature or bugfix
4. **Make your changes**
5. **Run tests** to ensure everything works correctly
6. **Commit your changes** with descriptive commit messages
7. **Push to your fork** on GitHub
8. **Create a pull request** to the main repository

Development Setup
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.. code-block:: bash

    git clone https://github.com/your-username/dire-jax.git
    cd dire-jax
    pip install -e .[utils]

Running Tests
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.. code-block:: bash

    cd tests
    python run_tests.py

Coding Guidelines
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* Follow PEP 8 style guidelines
* Write docstrings in NumPy/SciPy format
* Add tests for new features
* Update documentation as needed

Submitting Pull Requests
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When submitting a pull request, please:

1. Reference any related issues
2. Include a clear description of the changes
3. Update documentation, if applicable

Thank you for contributing to DiRe-JAX!