CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to the Scandium Dataset

We welcome contributions that improve the quality, coverage, or usability of the dataset.

How to Contribute

Reporting Issues

• Use the GitHub issue tracker
• Include the entry formula and source_id if reporting a data issue
• Include the release version

Suggesting Improvements

• Open an issue with the "enhancement" label
• Describe the problem and your proposed solution

Adding Data

• We do not accept direct additions to the curated dataset
• New sources go through the full validation pipeline
• Contact us to discuss new source integration

Code Contributions

• Fork the repository
• Create a feature branch
• Submit a PR with a clear description of changes
• Ensure all validation passes

Development Setup

git clone https://github.com/Scandium-Labs/Scandium-Dataset
cd Scandium-Dataset
pip install -r requirements.txt

Validation Requirements

Before submitting, ensure:

1. No duplicate entries introduced
2. All new entries pass the validated tier gates
3. Cross-source agreement is documented
4. Tests pass

Code of Conduct

All contributors must follow our Code of Conduct.