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VCV Rack is [open-source](https://opensource.org/osd) but not [open-contribution](https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/). |
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I am unable to accept free code contributions to Rack for the following reasons. |
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VCV is unable to accept free code contributions to Rack for the following reasons. |
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- **Quality.** |
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Most contributions to open-source projects typically only contain code, but writing code is just a small percentage of the effort required to maintain a large software project. |
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Additional tasks for fully supporting a feature include |
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- debating the best design before any code is written |
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- considering all use cases and corner cases of the implementation |
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- generalizability to allow other features to be built on top if needed |
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- backward compatibility with Rack's plugin [API/ABI](https://vcvrack.com/manual/Version) and user patches. |
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- testing across all supported operating systems and hardware |
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- dedication to support the feature for >4 years |
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- **Time.** |
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Except in exceptional circumstances, contributions are only accepted as paid work under detailed guidelines. |
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However there are several areas you may contribute Rack project. |
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- [creating high-quality issues](https://vcvrack.com/manual/FAQ.html#i-found-a-bug) |
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- responding to [issues](https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack/issues) and answering questions in the [VCV communities](https://vcvrack.com/manual/Communities.html) |
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- [developing and maintaining your own plugins](https://vcvrack.com/manual/PluginDevelopmentTutorial.html) |
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- contributing to Rack's open-source dependencies, like [GLFW](https://www.glfw.org/), [nanovg](https://github.com/memononen/nanovg), [RtAudio](https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtaudio/), and [RtMidi](https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtmidi/). |
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However there are several areas you may volunteer to benefit the Rack project. |
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- Create proper [bug reports and feature requests](https://vcvrack.com/manual/Issues). |
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- Answer questions in the [VCV communities](https://vcvrack.com/manual/Communities). |
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- Develop and maintain your own [Rack plugins](https://vcvrack.com/manual/PluginDevelopmentTutorial). |
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- Contribute to Rack's open-source dependencies, such as [GLFW](https://www.glfw.org/), [nanovg](https://github.com/memononen/nanovg), [RtAudio](https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtaudio/), and [RtMidi](https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtmidi/). |
Andrew Belt