Chris@0: # Contributing
Chris@0: 
Chris@0: If you would like to help, please take a look at the list of
Chris@0: [issues](https://github.com/composer/installers/issues).
Chris@0: 
Chris@0: ## Pull requests
Chris@0: 
Chris@0: * [Fork and clone](https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo).
Chris@0: * Run the command `php composer.phar install` to install the dependencies.
Chris@0:   This will also install the dev dependencies. See [Composer](https://getcomposer.org/doc/03-cli.md#install).
Chris@0: * Use the command `phpunit` to run the tests. See [PHPUnit](http://phpunit.de).
Chris@0: * Create a branch, commit, push and send us a
Chris@0:   [pull request](https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests).
Chris@0: 
Chris@0: To ensure a consistent code base, you should make sure the code follows the
Chris@0: coding standards [PSR-1](http://www.php-fig.org/psr/psr-1/) and 
Chris@0: [PSR-2](http://www.php-fig.org/psr/psr-2/).
Chris@0: 
Chris@0: ### Create a new Installer
Chris@0: 
Chris@0: * Create class extends `Composer\Installers\BaseInstaller` with your Installer.
Chris@0: * Create unit tests as a separate class or as part of a `Composer\Installers\Test\InstallerTest`.
Chris@0: * Add information about your Installer in `README.md` in section "Current Supported Package Types".
Chris@0: * Run the tests.