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If you feel ready to dive right into the code, [http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/get-involved.html here are some instructions on how to do so]. Make sure you read {{Path|etc/HACKING}} for guidance.
If you feel ready to dive right into the code, [http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/get-involved.html here are some instructions on how to do so]. Make sure you read {{Path|etc/HACKING}} for guidance.


We also need help with this wiki and the manual. These are also important tasks. The documentation is easier to patch, so you can discuss improvements to it and submit patches. Or just edit this wiki! Accurate bug reporting is also very useful. Find and report bugs, making an attempt to diagnose them. Eventually, you will also know how to fix them.
We also need help with this wiki and the manual. These are also important tasks. The documentation is easier to patch, so you can discuss improvements to it and submit patches. Or just edit this wiki!  


If you want to help with bug reports or patches, subscribe to [https://savannah.gnu.org/mail/?group=octave the bug tracker mailing list]. You'll get updates on all bug activity, and you can jump in when you see something you can help with.
Accurate bug reporting is also very useful. Find and report bugs [http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/bugs.html], making an attempt to diagnose them. Eventually, you will also know how to fix them. If you want to help with bug reports or patches, subscribe to [https://savannah.gnu.org/mail/?group=octave the bug tracker mailing list]. You'll get updates on all bug activity, and you can jump in when you see something you can help with.


Also look at our [[Projects]] and [[Summer of Code Project Ideas]] if you need specific inspiration for coding tasks that we would like to get done.
Also look at our [[Projects]] and [[Summer of Code Project Ideas]] if you need specific inspiration for coding tasks that we would like to get done.
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