Contributing to Apex SDK

We welcome contributions that help us build the definitive System Chain Standard Library for Polkadot.

How to Contribute

1. Bug Reports: Open an issue for any bugs you find in the SDK or documentation.
2. Feature Requests: Propose new adapters for system chain features (e.g., new Asset Hub pallets).
3. Draft PRs: We encourage starting with a Draft Pull Request to discuss implementation patterns early.

Development Setup

The SDK is written in Rust. You'll need the latest stable toolchain:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/apex-sdk/apex-sdk
cd apex-sdk

# Run the test suite
cargo test --all-features

Contribution Guidelines

• Standard Library Quality: Since we aim to be a "standard library", we prioritize clarity, safety, and thorough documentation over complex abstractions.
• Testing: Every new feature must include unit tests and, where applicable, integration tests against a mock or live system chain.
• Documentation: Update the relevant MDX documentation file in apex-sdk-web whenever you change public APIs.

Community

• Discord: Join our developer channels to discuss system chain patterns.
• GitHub Discussions: Use discussions for long-form design proposals.

Recognition

Significant contributors are added to the CONTRIBUTORS.md file and recognized in our seasonal ecosystem updates.

Next Steps

• API Reference
• Architecture Overview
• Testing Guide