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feat: add Pa11y accessibility testing + migrate GitHub refs to Gitea
- Add Pa11y CI config template (templates/configs/pa11yci.json)
- Replace all github.com/mokoconsulting-tech with git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting
- Update .moko-standards governance file

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
# FILE INFORMATION
DEFGROUP: Joomla.Template
INGROUP: MokoCassiopeia.Governance
REPO: https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting/MokoCassiopeia
FILE: CONTRIBUTING.md
VERSION: 03.09.03
BRIEF: Contribution guidelines for the MokoCassiopeia project.
PATH: /CONTRIBUTING.md
NOTE: This document defines contribution workflow, standards, and governance alignment.
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## Contributing
This document defines how to contribute to the MokoCassiopeia project. The goal is to ensure changes are reviewable, auditable, and aligned with project governance and release processes.
## Scope
These guidelines apply to all contributions, including:
* Source code changes
* Documentation updates
* Bug reports and enhancement proposals
## Prerequisites
Contributors are expected to:
* Have a working understanding of Joomla template structure.
* Be familiar with Git and GitHub pull request workflows.
* Review repository governance documents prior to submitting changes.
* Set up the development environment using the provided tools.
### Quick Setup
For first-time contributors:
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting/MokoCassiopeia.git
cd MokoCassiopeia
```
See [docs/QUICK_START.md](./docs/QUICK_START.md) for detailed setup instructions.
## Development Tools
The repository provides several tools to streamline development:
* **Pre-commit Hooks**: Automatic local validation before commits
## Contribution Workflow
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a branch from the active development branch.
3. Make focused, minimal changes that address a single concern.
4. Submit a pull request with a clear description of intent and impact.
Direct commits to protected branches are not permitted.
## Branching and Versioning
* Development work occurs on designated development branches.
* Releases are produced from versioned branches following repository standards.
* Contributors should not bump version numbers unless explicitly requested.
## Coding and Formatting Standards
All contributions must:
* Follow Joomla coding standards where applicable.
* Conform to Moko Consulting repository standards for headers, metadata, and file structure.
* Avoid introducing tabs, inconsistent path separators, or non portable assumptions.
Automated checks may reject changes that do not meet these requirements.
## Documentation Standards
Documentation changes must:
* Include required metadata and revision history sections.
* Avoid embedding version numbers in revision history tables.
* Preserve existing structure unless a structural change is explicitly proposed.
## Commit Messages
Commit messages should:
* Be concise and descriptive.
* Focus on what changed and why.
* Avoid referencing internal issue trackers unless required.
## Reporting Issues
Bug reports and enhancement requests should be filed as GitHub issues and include:
* Clear reproduction steps or use cases.
* Expected versus actual behavior.
* Relevant environment details.
Security related issues must follow the process defined in SECURITY.md and must not be reported publicly.
## Review Process
All pull requests are subject to review. Review criteria include:
* Technical correctness
* Alignment with project goals
* Maintainability and clarity
* Risk introduced to release and update processes
Maintainers may request changes prior to approval.
## License
By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, consistent with the rest of the project.
## Code of Conduct
Participation in this project is governed by the Code of Conduct. Unacceptable behavior may result in contribution restrictions.
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## Metadata
* **Document:** CONTRIBUTING.md
* **Repository:** [https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting/MokoCassiopeia](https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting/MokoCassiopeia)
* **Path:** /CONTRIBUTING.md
* **Owner:** Moko Consulting
* **Version:** 03.06.00
* **Status:** Active
* **Effective Date:** 2025-12-18
* **Last Reviewed:** 2025-12-18
## Revision History
| Date | Change Summary | Author |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| 2025-12-18 | Initial publication of contribution guidelines and workflow expectations. | Moko Consulting |