anchor.diff:  = Contributing to Apache Camel
   
  -There are many ways you can help make Camel a better piece of software - please dive in and help!
  +First of all, thank you for having an interest in contributing to Apache Camel.
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  +Here are some guidelines on how to best approach the Apache Camel community and how to best apply yourself.
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  +There are many ways you can help make Camel better - please dive in and help!
   
   * Try surf the documentation - if somethings confusing or not clear, let us know.
   * Download the code & try it out and see what you think.
  
positive.code: [#getting-in-touch]
  == Getting in touch
  
  There are various ways of communicating with the Camel community.
  
  * Join us on the https://camel.apache.org/community/mailing-list/[Mailing Lists] and take part in any conversations
  * Pop by on https://gitter.im/apache/apache-camel[Gitter] chat and say hi
  * Browse through the https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL[issue tracker], look for something interesting and comment there
  
  [#improving-the-documentation]
  == Improving the documentation
  
negative.code: * Want to do some hacking on Camel? Try surfing the our https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL[issue tracker] for open issues or features that need to be implemented, take ownership of an issue and try fix it.
  * If you are a new Camel rider and would like to help us, you can also find https://issues.apache.org/jira/issues/?filter=12348073[some easy to resolve issues] or issues we https://issues.apache.org/jira/issues/?filter=12348074[need help with].
  * Leave a comment on the issue to let us know you are working on it and add yourself as a watcher to get informed about all modifications.
  
  Identify areas you can contribute first. You don't have to be an expert in an area, the Apache Camel developers are available to offer help and guidance.
  
  Introduce yourself on the developer's mailing list (see below), tell us what area of work or problem you wish to address in Camel. Create a draft of your solution, this can be simple 1-2 sentences on the change you wish to make. Try to be as specific as you can: include a short description of your intent, what you tried and what didn't work, or what you need help with. The best way of approaching the developers is by describing what you would like to work on and asking specific questions on how to get started. We'll do our best to guide you and help you make your contribution. 
  
  We also participate in Google Summer of Code and Outreachy programs, for information about those look at those program websites. If you wish to participate in either of those follow the guidelines and schedule set by those programs. If you're unsure please reach out via official communication channels of those programs, or ask on the developer's mailing list for help.
  
  == Table of Contents
  
  