When creating a new project repository, please follow these naming guidelines:
- Format: Use lowercase words separated by hyphens.
- OGE Projects: If the project is related to the Open Geospatial Engine (OGE), prepend oge- to the repository name.
Examples
- For general projects: data-processing-tool
- For OGE-related projects: oge-visualization-module
Note: Avoid using uppercase letters, underscores, or special characters in repository names to ensure consistency and compatibility.
A brief introduction to the project, its objectives, and its relevance. Summarize the main purpose in a few sentences.
- Overview
- Features
- Installation
- Usage
- Project Structure
- Contributing
- License
- Contact Information
List the key features of the project. Keep it concise and highlight the most important aspects.
- Feature 1
- Feature 2
- Feature 3
Provide step-by-step instructions for setting up the project locally.
# Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/YourRepositoryName.git
# Navigate to the project folder
cd YourRepositoryName
# Install dependencies
[insert installation commands here]
Explain how to run and use the project. Include commands, sample inputs, or screenshots if helpful.
# Example usage
[insert example usage command here]
Outline the standard directory structure for the project.
YourRepositoryName/
├── README.md # Project documentation
├── data/ # Data files
├── src/ # Source code
├── docs/ # Additional documentation
└── tests/ # Test files
Describe any guidelines for contributing to the project. For example:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
- Make changes and commit (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
- Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
- Open a pull request.
Specify the license under which the project is shared. For example:
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
For questions, comments, or contributions, please contact:
- [Your Name]
- [Your Position, if relevant]
- [Your Email Address]