# README
go-ethereum 
Packages to simplify work with the Ethereum blockchain
Contributing
If you'd like to add new exported APIs, please open an issue describing your proposal — discussing API changes ahead of time makes pull request review much smoother. In your issue, pull request, and any other communications, please remember to treat your fellow contributors with respect!
Setup
Fork, then clone the repository:
mkdir -p $GOPATH/src/github.com/monetha
cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/monetha
git clone [email protected]:your_github_username/go-ethereum.git
cd go-ethereum
git remote add upstream https://github.com/monetha/go-ethereum.git
git fetch upstream
Install dependencies:
make dependencies
Make sure that the tests and the linters pass:
make test
make lint
Making Changes
Start by creating a new branch for your changes:
cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/monetha/go-ethereum
git checkout master
git fetch upstream
git rebase upstream/master
git checkout -b cool_new_feature
Make your changes, then ensure that make lint and make test still pass. If
you're satisfied with your changes, push them to your fork.
git push origin cool_new_feature
Then use the GitHub UI to open a pull request.
At this point, you're waiting on us to review your changes. We try to respond to issues and pull requests within a few business days, and we may suggest some improvements or alternatives. Once your changes are approved, one of the project maintainers will merge them.
We're much more likely to approve your changes if you:
- Add tests for new functionality.
- Write a good commit message.
- Maintain backward compatibility.