From ea8e6cf8b517c18acadfd0dbacc09f38c92a73e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rob Bradford Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:04:13 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Update CONTRIBUTING.md for feature request process Opening an issue and establishing agreement is now mandatory for feature PRs. For bug fixes opening an issue if one does not already exist may be beneficial. Signed-off-by: Rob Bradford --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 5d3b70b0e..87256b89a 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -154,6 +154,17 @@ removed in the next commit). ## Pull requests +> [!IMPORTANT] +> Before opening a pull request for a new feature or enhancement request please +> create an issue with the "feature request" template and ensure there is +> agreement from the maintainers to move ahead with that feature. + +> [!TIP] +> When fixing a bug, especially a complex one, please consider opening an issue +> with the "bug report" template to make it easier for other users to discover +> your fix and aid reviewers. _This is not required for opening a pull request +> nor is any agreement required before implementation._ + Cloud Hypervisor uses the “fork-and-pull” development model. Follow these steps if you want to merge your changes to `cloud-hypervisor`: