This is a guide for developers.
Contributing to Rootstock's open-source projects is a valuable way to enhance the platform and its ecosystem. Here's how to get started, along with sample code.
First, fork the relevant repository from Rootstock’s GitHub and clone it locally:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository-name.git
cd repository-name
Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed to handle dependencies.
Follow the README.md
or CONTRIBUTING.md
file (as in the RSK DevPortal) to set up the environment. A typical setup command might be:
npm install
This installs the necessary dependencies for the project.
Before making changes, create a new branch:
git checkout -b feature/my-feature
Implement the necessary code changes. For example, if you’re optimizing transaction processing in a node, your modification might look like this:
async function processTransaction(tx) {
const result = await handleTransaction(tx);
return result;
}
Test your changes locally using a testing framework like Mocha or Jest.
Ensure your contribution is accompanied by test coverage. For example, using Mocha:
describe('processTransaction', function() {
it('should return result when transaction is valid', async function() {
const tx = { /* Mock transaction */ };
const result = await processTransaction(tx);
assert(result, 'Expected result');
});
});
Once your changes and tests are complete, commit them:
git add .
git commit -m "Optimized transaction processing"
Push your branch to GitHub:
git push origin feature/my-feature
Then, create a pull request (PR) on the original repository and follow the PR template.
Rootstock contributors will review your PR and provide feedback. Make sure to address it promptly.
Here’s an example where you optimize the gas fee calculation logic in a Rootstock smart contract. Original code:
function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) {
uint baseFee = getBaseFee();
return gasUsed * baseFee;
}
You might propose an improvement by caching the base fee:
function calculateGasFee(uint gasUsed) public view returns (uint) {
uint baseFee = cachedBaseFee; // Using a cached value
return gasUsed * baseFee;
}
This change reduces contract execution costs.
Ensure documentation reflects your changes. Good documentation is highly valued in Rootstock’s contribution guidelines.
Disclaimer: This article is a general guide based on the CONTRIBUTING.md file and Rootstock's current GitHub contribution processes. Instructions may vary depending on the repository or updates to the project.