Open Source

Contributing to Pumpkin

You don't need to be a compiler expert. If you can read code, you can grow with us.

Our Core Values

We're learning together. There are no stupid questions in the field.

Readable code beats clever code, every single time.

We want you to dig deep and understand how the seeds grow.

Step 1

Look for 'Good First Issue' labels. Perfect for newcomers.

Step 2

Clone the repo, install dependencies (Node.js + Rust), and run tests.

Step 3

Follow coding style. Run `cargo fmt` and `cargo clippy` for Rust.

Step 4

Every feature needs a test. Run `./run_smoke_tests.sh` before submitting.

Step 5

Push your branch and open a Pull Request. We'll review it together.

$ git clone https://github.com/donwolfonline/pumpkin..git

$ cd pumpkin && npm install

$ cd pumpkin_core && cargo build --release

# Verify with Smoke Tests

$ ./run_smoke_tests.sh

Stuck on a build error? Confused by the VM logic? We're here to help you grow. No gatekeeping, just coding.