Welcome to your guide on contributing to the Flutter documentation site. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, enhancing the Flutter documentation can be an enriching experience. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to make contributions easily.

Getting Started

The Flutter documentation site is built using the Eleventy framework and hosted on Firebase. To contribute, you will need to ensure you have a functional setup with the necessary tools.

Prerequisites

• Flutter: Install the latest stable release of Flutter.
• Node.js: Download the latest stable LTS version from the Node.js download archive.

Building the Site

To build the site and run its tooling, follow these steps:

• Clone the Flutter website repository along with its submodules using:

git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/flutter/website.git

• Navigate to the repository’s root directory.
• Fetch the site’s dependencies:

dart pub get

• Serve the site locally:

.dash_site serve

• View your changes at http://localhost:4000.

Making Changes

Now that you have set up the local environment, it’s time to make your changes. Here’s how you can do it:

• Create a new branch for your changes:

git checkout -b your-branch-name

• Make your edits. The site should automatically rebuild on most changes.
• If necessary, you can refresh local files that may not update automatically.

Submitting Your Changes

Once you are satisfied with your contributions, you can submit your changes through a Pull Request (PR):

• Commit your changes:

git commit -am "Your commit message"

• Push your branch to your forked repository:

git push origin your-branch-name

• Navigate to the original Flutter website repository and create a PR from your fork.

Troubleshooting

Encountering issues is a part of the contribution process. Here are some common troubleshooting tips:

• If you get errors related to outdated dependencies, try:

pnpm install

• Ensure you are on the correct branch before making changes.
• For issues related to code snippets, ensure your code matches the source code exactly, and run the update command:

.dash_site refresh-excerpts

• If you need further assistance, feel free to ask in the #hackers-devrel channel on Flutter contributors Discord.

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Final Thoughts

By contributing to the Flutter documentation, you not only enhance your own skills but also assist countless developers around the world. We thank you for your willingness to help us keep the documentation updated and effective.

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