# Contributing to RisingWave

Read the **[RisingWave Developer Guide](https://risingwavelabs.github.io/risingwave/)** for
how to develop and contribute to RisingWave.

## Before hacking on RisingWave

We encourage people to discuss their design before hacking on code. Typically,
you [file an issue] or start a thread on the [Community Slack] before submitting
a pull request.

Please read [the process] of how to submit your change to RisingWave.

[Community Slack]: https://risingwave.com/slack
[file an issue]: https://github.com/risingwavelabs/risingwave/issues/new/choose
[the process]: https://risingwavelabs.github.io/risingwave/contributing.html
