Thank you for your interest in contributing to Android Volume Controller! π We welcome contributions from developers of all skill levels. This guide will help you get started.
- Report bugs through GitHub Issues
- Include detailed reproduction steps
- Provide system information (Windows version, Python version, Android device)
- Attach relevant log files
- Suggest new features through GitHub Issues
- Explain the use case and benefits
- Provide mockups or examples if applicable
- Fix bugs and implement new features
- Improve documentation
- Add tests and examples
- Optimize performance
- Improve README files
- Add code comments
- Create tutorials and guides
- Translate documentation
Click the "Fork" button on the GitHub repository to create your own copy.
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/android-volume-controller.git
cd android-volume-controllergit checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
# or
git checkout -b bugfix/issue-number# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
# Install pre-commit hooks (optional but recommended)
pre-commit install- Follow PEP 8 style guidelines
- Use type hints where appropriate
- Write descriptive variable names
- Add docstrings to all functions and classes
def set_android_volume(self, volume_level: int) -> bool:
"""
Set the Android device volume level.
Args:
volume_level (int): Target volume level (0-max_volume)
Returns:
bool: True if successful, False otherwise
"""
# Implementation here- Write tests for new features and bug fixes
- Ensure all existing tests pass
- Test on different Android devices when possible
- Include both unit tests and integration tests
# Run tests
python -m pytest tests/
# Run with coverage
python -m pytest tests/ --cov=android_volume_controllerBefore submitting your pull request, ensure:
- β Code follows PEP 8 style guidelines
- π All functions have proper docstrings
- π§ͺ Tests are included and passing
- π Documentation is updated if needed
- π No debugging code or print statements left behind
- β‘ Code is efficient and handles errors gracefully
- π Security considerations are addressed
# Add and commit your changes
git add .
git commit -m "feat: add support for wireless connection"
# Push to your fork
git push origin feature/your-feature-name- Go to the original repository on GitHub
- Click "New Pull Request"
- Select your branch and provide a clear description
- Link any related issues
Use this template for your pull request description:
## π Description
Brief description of changes
## π§ Type of Change
- [ ] π Bug fix
- [ ] β¨ New feature
- [ ] π₯ Breaking change
- [ ] π Documentation update
## π§ͺ Testing
- [ ] Tests added/updated
- [ ] All tests pass
- [ ] Manual testing completed
## π Checklist
- [ ] Code follows style guidelines
- [ ] Self-review completed
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] No breaking changes (or documented)Use conventional commits format:
# Format: type(scope): description
feat: add wireless connection support
fix: resolve volume synchronization issue
docs: update installation instructions
test: add unit tests for volume mapping
refactor: improve error handling logicfeat: New featurefix: Bug fixdocs: Documentation changestest: Adding or updating testsrefactor: Code refactoringstyle: Code style changesperf: Performance improvementsci: CI/CD changes
Title: Clear, descriptive summary
Volume sync fails with Samsung Galaxy S21
Description Template:
## π Bug Description
Clear description of the bug
## π Steps to Reproduce
1. Step one
2. Step two
3. Step three
## π± Expected Behavior
What should happen
## π₯ Actual Behavior
What actually happens
## π₯οΈ Environment
- OS: Windows 11
- Python: 3.9.7
- Device: Samsung Galaxy S21
- Android: 12
## π Additional Context
Any other relevant informationTitle: Descriptive feature summary
Add support for iOS devices
Description Template:
## π― Feature Description
Clear description of the requested feature
## π‘ Motivation
Why this feature would be useful
## π Detailed Design
How you imagine this feature working
## π Alternatives Considered
Other approaches you've thought about
## π Additional Context
Any other relevant informationandroid-volume-controller/
βββ android_volume_controller.py # Main application
βββ tests/ # Test files
β βββ test_volume_controller.py
β βββ test_android_connection.py
βββ docs/ # Documentation
βββ examples/ # Example scripts
βββ requirements.txt # Production dependencies
βββ requirements-dev.txt # Development dependencies
βββ README.md # English documentation
βββ README-TR.md # Turkish documentation
βββ CONTRIBUTING.md # This file
import pytest
from android_volume_controller import AndroidVolumeController
def test_volume_mapping():
"""Test volume range mapping functionality."""
controller = AndroidVolumeController()
# Test implementationdef test_android_connection():
"""Test actual Android device connection."""
# Requires connected device
# Test implementation# Run all tests
pytest
# Run specific test file
pytest tests/test_volume_controller.py
# Run with coverage
pytest --cov=android_volume_controller
# Run with verbose output
pytest -vWe aim for 80%+ code coverage. You can check coverage with:
# Generate coverage report
pytest --cov=android_volume_controller --cov-report=html
# View report
open htmlcov/index.htmlFor maintainers only:
- Update Version: Bump version in
__init__.py - Update Changelog: Document all changes
- Create Tag:
git tag v1.2.0 - Push Tag:
git push origin v1.2.0 - Create Release: Use GitHub releases
- π¬ General Questions: Start a GitHub Discussion
- π Bug Reports: Create an Issue
- π‘ Feature Ideas: Create an Issue with feature request label
We follow the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. Please read it before contributing.
- β Be respectful and inclusive
- β Welcome newcomers and help them learn
- β Focus on what's best for the community
- β Show empathy towards other members
All contributors will be:
- π Listed in the README acknowledgments
- π Credited in release notes
- π« Appreciated by the community
Yakup Kaya
- π Website: yakupkaya.me
- π§ GitHub: @y4kupkaya
- πΌ LinkedIn: Connect with me
Thank you for contributing to Android Volume Controller! π
Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference! β¨