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+# Contribution guidance
+This page documents the procedures for:
+1. [Requesting new notebooks](#requesting-new-notebooks) to be added to the [IOOS CodeLab](https://ioos.github.io/ioos_code_lab);
+1. [Building](#building-new-notebooks) new notebooks;
+1. [Reviewing](#reviewing) submitted notebooks;
+1. [Merging](#merging) approved notebooks for inclusion into the Code Gallery;
+1. [Announcing](#announcing) the new notebooks to the community; and 
+1. [Logging any bugs](#logging-bugs) that are found in the Code Gallery.
+1. Managing the IOOS Data Demo Center [Project Board](#managing-ioos-data-demo-center-project-board).
+1. [Local management](#local-management-of-notebooks_demo) of the notebooks_demo repository.
+
+## Requesting new notebooks
+* New notebooks should be requested by adding a [ticket](https://github.com/ioos/ioos_code_lab/issues/new) to this GitHub repository. The ticket should contain the following information:
+```
+- [ ] What is language(s) for used in the example?
+- [ ] Is it focused on a particular module/software or an IOOS data service?
+- [ ] Can you provide a minimum example of the expected code and results in a notebook?
+
+Please provide a detailed description of the suggested example below:
+```
+
+### For the admin
+When the ticket gets created, make the following additions to the ticket:
+* Add the label [Notebook idea](https://github.com/ioos/ioos_code_lab/labels/Notebook%20idea).
+* Add the ticket to the [IOOS CodeLab](https://github.com/orgs/ioos/projects/1#card-49928448) project.
+* Put the card in the column [backlog](https://github.com/orgs/ioos/projects/1#column-5010196).
+
+## Building new notebooks
+If you would like to work on a notebook that has been proposed, follow these steps:
+1. [Create a fork](https://docs.github.com/en/github/getting-started-with-github/fork-a-repo) of the [notebooks_demos](https://github.com/ioos/ioos_code_lab) repository.
+1. On your fork, [create a branch](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/creating-and-deleting-branches-within-your-repository) where you will start working on the new notebook. 
+   1. Give the branch a name that conveys what the new notebook is. For example, a notebook on converting data into Darwin Core could have a branch name of `data2dwc`. This makes it easier to know which branch is dedicated to which new notebook.
+1. On the new branch in your fork, start creating the new notebook. 
+   1. Notebooks are kept in the [jupyterbook/content/code_gallery](https://github.com/ioos/ioos_code_lab/tree/master/jupyterbook/content/code_gallery) directory of this repository.
+      1. There are three directories where notebooks can be placed:
+         1. `data_access_notebooks` - 
+         2. `data_analysis_and_visualization_notebooks` -
+         3. `data_management_notebooks` - 
+   2. Typically, it's best to copy an existing (working) notebook to a new file. If you are creating a python notebook, copy one of the python notebooks. If you are creating an R notebook, copy one of the R notebooks, etc
+   3. Name the notebook following the convention `[date]-[short name].ipynb`. Where, `[date]` is the date (YYYY-MM-DD) you started the new notebook and `[short name]` is an abbreviation for what the notebook will cover. Look at the existing notebook filenames to get a sense of the short names used. 
+1. Edit the notebook following the [Jupyter Notebook documentation](https://jupyter-notebook.readthedocs.io/en/stable/notebook.html).
+1. Once you feel comfortable with your notebook, [commit](https://github.com/git-guides/git-commit) your work to the branch on your fork on your local machine. 
+1. [Push](https://github.com/git-guides/git-push) your commit up to the branch on your fork in GitHub.
+1. [Create a Pull Request (PR)](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request-from-a-fork).
+1. Link the PR to the ticket requesting the new notebook. 
+   1. On the right hand side of the PR there is an option for `Linked issues`. Type the number for the issue there (or scroll through the tickets until you find the one of interest). 
+   1. **Admin** Move the Project card from `Backlog` to `Working`.
+1. When you are ready for it to be merged, in the PR click `Ready for review`.
+   1. **Admin** Move the Project card from `Working` to `Needs Review`.
+
+## Reviewing
+See [pull request reviews](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/about-pull-request-reviews) for more information on reviewing PRs.
+
+**Each new notebook needs at least one reviewer.**
+
+1. When the PR is `Ready for review`, the reviewer should:
+   1. Try running the entire notebook. Typically by selecting from the **Kernel** dropdown `Restart and Run All`.
+      1. Any errors here should be logged and fixed or reported back to the PR. **Admin** move the Project card from `Needs Review` to `Working`.
+   1. Review the notebook for understandability.
+      1. Does the notebook clearly describe the processes happening in each cell? Does it provide context?
+   1. Review the code to ensure it's doing what it's supposed to.
+   1. Check for spelling errors.
+
+## Merging
+For Admins:
+1. If the notebook looks good, the reviewer will [merge the PR](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/merging-a-pull-request).
+1. This kicks off a series of [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/features/actions).
+   1. You can see the workflows at https://github.com/ioos/notebooks_demos/actions 
+1. Once the workflows are complete, check the [IOOS CodeLab](https://ioos.github.io/ioos_code_lab/) for the new notebook.
+1. Review the notebook for any display issues when presented on the web. Check for the extra cell at the bottom of the notebook. 
+   1. If there are issues, submit a new PR to resolve the issues.
+
+## Announcing
+When new notebooks, or significant changes to the site, are merged and pushed out, follow this procedure:
+1. **Admin** Move the appropriate Project card to [Announcement](https://github.com/orgs/ioos/projects/1#column-13186308). 
+1. Draft announcement text.
+   1. Include a brief summary of the new release.
+   1. Include any relevant links to the demo center.
+1. Distribute text through the following channels.
+   1. IOOS bi-weekly
+   1. EOTO
+   1. ioos_tech mail list
+   1. dmac mail list
+   1. Twitter/FB.
+   1. Appropriate slack channels
+
+## Logging bugs or changes
+1. Bugs should be reported through tickets in this repository. Be sure to include the notebook where the problem is found. Include a clear description of the issue or change that is needed.
+
+## Managing IOOS Data Demo Center Project Board
+The [project board](https://github.com/orgs/ioos/projects/1) captures the current progress on notebooks and adjustments to the IOOS Data Demo Center.
+
+| **Column name** | **Purpose** |
+------------------|--------------
+Icebox | Back burner tickets to keep in the fray.
+Backlog | Tickets to be worked on next.
+Working | Tickets actively being contributed to.
+Needs Review | Tickets where a PR has been requested to merge.
+Announcement | Tickets that have been merged and an announcement needs to be made.
+Done | All completed tickets.
+
+## Local management of notebooks_demo
+This section walks through one way to manage the notebooks_demo git repository on your local machine.
+
+Clone your fork of the notebooks_demo repository to a known location on your machine: 
+
+```$ git clone https://github.com/MathewBiddle/ioos_code_lab.git```
+
+Set the upstream branch to the ioos/notebooks_demos repository:
+
+```$ git remote add upstream https://github.com/ioos/ioos_code_lab.git```
+
+Keep your local main up-to-date with the upstream main ([walkthough](https://stefanbauer.me/articles/how-to-keep-your-git-fork-up-to-date)):
+
+```
+$ git fetch upstream
+$ git pull upstream/main main
+```
+OR
+```
+$ git merge upstream/main main
+```
+
+Rebase (if needed):
+```
+$ git rebase upstream/main
+```
+
+Push your local repo up to your fork in GitHub.
+```
+$ git push
+```
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