diff --git a/.idea/copyright/Innamark_Fraunhofer_License.xml b/.idea/copyright/Innamark_Fraunhofer_License.xml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fb3110a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.idea/copyright/Innamark_Fraunhofer_License.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
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diff --git a/.idea/copyright/profiles_settings.xml b/.idea/copyright/profiles_settings.xml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..175d68c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.idea/copyright/profiles_settings.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 61943aa2..4b568b90 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ accepted. See the `CLA.md` file for more information.
## Git(Hub) Process
-Please carefully follow our guidelines for the process with Git and GitHub. Failure to comply
+Please carefully follow our guidelines for the process with Git and GitHub. Failure to comply
may result in rejection of the contribution.
### Issues
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ the repository (if you do not have write permission). Create a branch with a des
### Pull Requests
Code changes are handled entirely over pull requests. When proposing a change, create a pull
-request from your working branch or fork to the upstream `main` branch, fill out the template,
+request from your working branch or fork to the upstream `main` branch, fill out the template,
link it to at least one issue (mandatory) and accept the CLA by keeping the text untouched.
We use the
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ that every proposed contribution is related to a previously discussed issue. Pul
shouldn't be too big to allow a fast integration of changes. We recommend keeping the content
below 1000 lines of code (LOC).
-To keep to whole project up-to-date, please check and adjust the documentation accordingly. See
+To keep to whole project up-to-date, please check and adjust the documentation accordingly. See
the [documentation](#documentation) section for more information.
To ensure code quality, every pull request needs at least one approved review from one of the
@@ -78,13 +78,16 @@ Committer team. Further check that all pipelines succeed before a review can be
Due to the _squash and merge_, the final squashed commit is based on the title of the pull
request with a link to the pull request. The above example results in:
+
```
feat(watermarker): add watermark compression option (#123)
```
-Even if all commits are squashed, we highly recommend using conventional commits to reflect all
-changes. Tools like [commitlint](https://github.com/conventional-changelog/commitlint) are
-suggested and can help to stay with the format. Further, we highly recommend to sign every commit
-with a GPG signature to enable the _Verfied_ flag on [GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/managing-commit-signature-verification/displaying-verification-statuses-for-all-of-your-commits).
+
+Even if all commits are squashed, we highly recommend using conventional commits to reflect all
+changes. Tools like [commitlint](https://github.com/conventional-changelog/commitlint) are
+suggested and can help to stay with the format. Further, we highly recommend to sign every commit
+with a GPG signature to enable the _Verfied_ flag
+on [GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/managing-commit-signature-verification/displaying-verification-statuses-for-all-of-your-commits).
### License Header
@@ -92,22 +95,26 @@ Every source code file in this project must contain a license header. Example:
```
/*
- * Copyright (c) 2024 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
+ * Copyright (c) 2024-2025 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
*
* This work is licensed under the Fraunhofer License (on the basis of the MIT license)
* that can be found in the LICENSE file.
*/
```
+When using IntelliJ, the copyright header format is shipped in the `.idea` folder. It is highly
+suggested to update the IntelliJ settings
+to [update the copyright on save](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/copyright.html#update-copyright-on-save).
+
## Documentation
Documentation is important for us since it is the starting point for newcomers and a reference for
-experts. We are using the [Docusaurus](https://github.com/facebook/docusaurus/) framework,
+experts. We are using the [Docusaurus](https://github.com/facebook/docusaurus/) framework,
located in the `docs` folder.
-Please always adjust and update the documentation! Extend the existing markdown files in the
-`docs/docs` folder or create a new file according to the existing structure. Use numbers in
-front of the file- and folder-names for sorting. Please use kebab case in the file names for a
+Please always adjust and update the documentation! Extend the existing markdown files in the
+`docs/docs` folder or create a new file according to the existing structure. Use numbers in
+front of the file- and folder-names for sorting. Please use kebab case in the file names for a
consistent URL-slug.
In case you add a new file (like an image), remember to declare its license according to
@@ -144,9 +151,9 @@ with minor adjustments:
- Hard wrap at: 100
- KDoc max comment line length: 100
-Remember that every method must contain a comment since it is used in the automatic
+Remember that every method must contain a comment since it is used in the automatic
documentation generation process. Therefore, get familiar with the
-[KDoc syntax](https://kotlinlang.org/docs/kotlin-doc.html#kdoc-syntax) (similar to Javadoc) and
+[KDoc syntax](https://kotlinlang.org/docs/kotlin-doc.html#kdoc-syntax) (similar to Javadoc) and
use it for code comments in classes and functions.
### Autoformatter
@@ -180,7 +187,8 @@ The code style should be shipped in the `.idea` folder. Otherwise, configure it
- Whole file
- Why not "Changed lines": The whole project should be formatted in this way. This
ensures that.
- - Optimize imports
- - Removes unused imports
- - Ensures styleguides on imports
+ - Check "Optimize imports"
+ - All file types
+ - Check "Update coypright notice"
+ - Click "Configure..." and select the shipped copyright notice file
- [Source](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/reformat-and-rearrange-code.html#reformat-on-save)