How to Contribute

Join our community and help students worldwide by contributing study materials.

Getting Started

Contributing to OpenNotes Hub is easy and rewarding. Follow these steps to add your study materials and help fellow students.

Step 1: Fork the Repository

Start by forking our GitHub repository to your account.

# Clone your forked repository
git clone https://github.com/RelaxItsAryan/Open-Notes-Hub.git
cd opennoteshub

Step 2: Create Your Content

Navigate to the appropriate folder based on what you're contributing:

For Study Notes:

content/
├── cse/
│   ├── sem1/
│   │   ├── mathematics-1/
│   │   │   ├── unit1.md
│   │   │   └── unit2.md
│   │   └── programming/
│   │       └── unit1.md
│   └── sem2/
│       └── ...

For PYQs:

pyqs/
├── cse/
│   ├── data-structures/
│   │   ├── 2023.md
│   │   └── 2022.md
│   └── operating-systems/
│       └── 2023.md

Step 3: Write Your Markdown

Create your content using Markdown format. Here's a template:

---
title: "Unit 1: Introduction to Data Structures"
subject: "Data Structures"
branch: "CSE"
semester: 3
author: "Your Name"
lastUpdated: "2025-12-14"
---

# Unit 1: Introduction to Data Structures

## What are Data Structures?

Data structures are ways of organizing and storing data...

## Types of Data Structures

1. **Linear Data Structures**
   - Arrays
   - Linked Lists
   - Stacks
   - Queues

2. **Non-Linear Data Structures**
   - Trees
   - Graphs

## Code Example

```c
// Example: Array declaration
int arr[5] = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};
```

Step 4: Commit Your Changes

# Add your files
git add .

# Commit with a descriptive message
git commit -m "Add: Data Structures Unit 1 notes for CSE Sem 3"

# Push to your fork
git push origin main

Step 5: Create a Pull Request

Go to the original repository on GitHub and create a Pull Request from your fork. Our maintainers will review your contribution and merge it!

Writing Guidelines

  • Be Clear: Write in simple, easy-to-understand language
  • Be Accurate: Double-check facts and formulas
  • Use Examples: Include practical examples and code snippets
  • Format Well: Use proper headings, lists, and code blocks
  • Add Diagrams: Include images/diagrams where helpful

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  • Open an issue on GitHub
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Thank you! Every contribution, no matter how small, helps students around the world. Your knowledge can make a real difference in someone's academic journey.
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