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+# Contributing to ToDo List
+
+First off, thank you for considering contributing to this project! This guide will help you set up your local development environment and understand our development workflow.
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ Local Installation & Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before starting, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:
+
+- **PHP 7.4** (with standard XML, cURL, and PDO extensions enabled)
+- **Composer** (PHP dependency manager)
+- **MySQL** or **MariaDB** database server
+
+### Step-by-Step Setup
+
+1. **Clone the repository:**
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/Mike031289/ToDo-Co.git
+   cd todo-list
+   ```
+
+2. **Install PHP dependencies:**
+
+   ```bash
+   composer install
+   ```
+
+   During installation, you will be prompted to configure your local parameters. Define your database credentials (host, port, name, user, password) for `app/config/parameters.yml`.
+
+3. **Create the database and schema:**
+
+   ```bash
+   php bin/console doctrine:database:create
+   php bin/console doctrine:schema:create
+   ```
+
+4. **Load development fixtures:**
+
+   ```bash
+   php bin/console doctrine:fixtures:load --no-interaction
+   ```
+
+5. **Start the local web server:**
+
+   ```bash
+   php bin/console server:start
+   ```
+
+   Your application will be available at:
+
+   ```
+   http://127.0.0.1:8000
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## 🌿 Git Workflow & Branch Naming
+
+We use a structured branch naming convention to keep our repository clean and organized. Please prefix your branch names based on the nature of your changes:
+
+- `feat/` : New features (e.g., `feat/security-delete-anonymous-tasks`)
+- `fix/` : Bug fixes (e.g., `fix/task-validation`)
+- `docs/` : Documentation updates (e.g., `docs/contributing-guide`)
+- `refactor/` : Code changes that neither fix a bug nor add a feature
+- `test/` : Adding or updating tests
+
+---
+
+## ✍️ Commit Message Guidelines
+
+We enforce the **Conventional Commits** specification. Every commit message must be clear, structured, and prefixed with its type:
+
+```text
+<type>(<scope>): <short description>
+```
+
+### Examples
+
+```text
+feat(task): implement deletion restriction rules
+fix(user): resolve login form validation error
+docs(readme): update installation steps
+```
+
+> **Note:** For issues, please reference them in your commit footer using `closes #XX` or `resolves #XX`.
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 Testing & Quality Assurance
+
+Before submitting any Pull Request, you must run the local test suite to ensure no regressions are introduced:
+
+```bash
+# Run the entire automated test suite
+php bin/phpunit
+```
+
+Make sure all tests pass (`OK`) before pushing your code.
+
+---
+
+## 🙌 Thank You
+
+Thank you for your contribution!