## How to contribute to Backbone.js

* Before you open a ticket or send a pull request, [search](https://github.com/documentcloud/backbone/issues) for previous discussions about the same feature or issue. Add to the earlier ticket if you find one.

* Before sending a pull request for a feature or bug fix, be sure to have [tests](http://backbonejs.org/test/test.html).

* If your pull request affects Backbone's public API, make relevant changes to the [documentation](https://github.com/documentcloud/backbone/blob/master/index.html). If appropriate, also add a line in the "Change Log" section.

* Use the same coding style as the rest of the [codebase](https://github.com/documentcloud/backbone/blob/master/backbone.js).

* In your pull request, do not re-build the minified `backbone-min.js` file. We'll do that before cutting a new release.

## How to contribute to Backbone.js

* Before you open a ticket or send a pull request, [search](https://github.com/documentcloud/backbone/issues) for previous discussions about the same feature or issue. Add to the earlier ticket if you find one.

* Before sending a pull request for a feature or bug fix, be sure to have [tests](http://backbonejs.org/test/test.html).

* If your pull request affects Backbone's public API, make relevant changes to the [documentation](https://github.com/documentcloud/backbone/blob/master/index.html). If appropriate, also add a line in the "Change Log" section.

* Use the same coding style as the rest of the [codebase](https://github.com/documentcloud/backbone/blob/master/backbone.js).

* In your pull request, do not re-build the minified `backbone-min.js` file. We'll do that before cutting a new release.

* Unless your patch only applies to a previously released version, all pull requests should be made to `master` (as opposed to `gh-pages`).  If the patch also applies to the currently released documentation, please note this so that it can be cherry picked.

Document master as the target branch for pull requests.
Document master as the target branch for pull requests.
