CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing

Setup

1. Install Node 20+ and pnpm.
2. Run pnpm install.
3. Validate specs with pnpm spec:validate.

Contribution Flow

1. Open an issue (bug, feature, or RFC).
2. For changes to ChartSpec, include migration notes and backward compatibility impact.
3. Submit PR with tests or validation evidence.
4. Maintainer approval is required before merge.

Commit Style

Use conventional commits:

• feat: new feature
• fix: bug fix
• docs: documentation
• chore: tooling/maintenance

Required for Spec Changes

• Update packages/spec/schema/chart-spec.schema.json.
• Update packages/spec/src/index.ts.
• Add or update examples under packages/spec/examples.
• Update docs/chart-spec.md if behavior changes.