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+# Contributing
+
+## Language Files
+Language files are under ``src/main/resources/assets/viafabric/lang/``. Please create/edit both ``.json`` and ``.lang`` files.
+
+Use capitalization rules from your language. Try to be consistent with Minecraft language files.
+
+Please check in-game string length. Note that abbreviations may cause issues with the screen reader.
+
+Take a look at UN's guidelines for Gender-inclusive language: https://www.un.org/en/gender-inclusive-language/guidelines.shtml
+
+## Source Code
+Use 4 spaces, run code cleanup and ``optipng`` on new png files.