plantuml/docs/SUPPORT.md

🌱 PlantUML Support

Thank you for using PlantUML! If you need assistance or have questions, please refer to the following resources:

Where to Get Support

GitHub Issues

• For reporting bugs or issues, open an issue on GitHub.
  • When submitting an issue, provide clear steps to reproduce the problem and include your PlantUML version.
• Before creating a new issue, search the existing ones on GitHub to see if your problem has already been addressed.

Community Forum

• Visit our Community Forum for discussions, FAQs, and community support.
• Check for existing threads to see if your question has already been answered.

Discord

• Feel free to ask questions on our official Discord server.

Asking Questions

If you have a question about using PlantUML:

• Search through the official documentation and available resources before asking.
• Feel free to ask questions on the GitHub issues or the Community Forum after performing initial research.
• Provide as much detail as possible when asking questions to receive effective assistance.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to PlantUML! If you're interested in contributing:

Reporting Bugs

• Ensure you're using the latest version and search for existing issues on GitHub or the Community Forum before reporting a bug.
• Submit a bug report on GitHub with clear steps to reproduce and your environment details.

Suggesting Enhancements

• Search existing enhancement suggestions on GitHub or the Community Forum before submitting a new one.
• Submit your enhancement suggestion with a clear title and detailed description on GitHub.

Your First Code Contribution

• Review our contributing guide to get started with code contributions.
• If you're new to contributing, consider tackling issues labeled as 'good first issue' or 'help wanted'.

Additional Resources

• For comprehensive documentation, refer to the official PlantUML Javadoc.
• Explore the GitHub issues for discussions and known problems.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Support

Feel free to engage with the PlantUML community on GitHub and the Community Forum.

Thank you for being a part of the PlantUML community!