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Contribute to Goodie Instant Answers
You don't need to use perl to contribute Goodie Instant Answers.
You can always find the Instant Answer Documentation here. Also, if you have any questions at any point, feel free to ask on one of our community channels:
- DuckDuckHack mailing list
- Slack - For access, please send an email to quackslack@duckduckgo.com
- Do not hesitate to email us directly at open@duckduckgo.com.
Create a New Instant Answer
1. Plan your implementation
The first step is to research and plan your Instant Answer. Consider the best way to implement your idea, and review the docs and guidelines that apply.
2. Involve us
Before you start coding, let us know your plans. By involving us early we can provide guidance and potentially save you a lot of time and effort. Email us at open@duckduckgo.com with what idea you're working on and how you're thinking of going about it.
In addition, we'll promptly set up a central Instant Answer page on the community platform so others can know you're working on it and how they can help you.
Improve an Existing Instant Answer
Another great way to contribute is to improve an existing, live Instant Answer. It's a great way to get further acquainted with Instant Answers, as well as get implementation ideas. (Many contributors report completing their first fix within two hours of forking the repository!)
1. Choose a "low-hanging fruit"
We've made sure to identify these throughout our repositories for new contributors.
2. Dive in
Go ahead and comment on any issues you're interested in helping with. Let us know what you're thinking and if you'd like any help or guidance.
As always, feel free to ask us anything, and don't forget the handy Instant Answer documentation.