Recipe Contribution Workflow

Join the GISE community by contributing proven patterns and solutions! This guide walks you through the complete process of creating, submitting, and maintaining recipes that help fellow developers implement GISE methodology effectively.

Contribution Overview

Benefits of Contributing:

Community Recognition: Author credit and contributor badges
Skill Development: Deepen your GISE methodology expertise
Network Building: Connect with other GISE practitioners
Professional Growth: Build reputation in the development community
Knowledge Sharing: Help others solve common challenges

Recipe Standards

Quality Requirements

All GISE recipes must meet these standards:

# Recipe Quality Checklist

## Content Requirements
- [ ] Clear problem statement and use case
- [ ] Complete implementation with working code
- [ ] Mermaid diagrams explaining the approach
- [ ] Step-by-step implementation guide
- [ ] Real-world example or case study
- [ ] Testing strategy and examples
- [ ] Deployment considerations

## Technical Standards
- [ ] Code follows GISE principles and patterns
- [ ] All dependencies clearly documented
- [ ] Security best practices implemented
- [ ] Performance considerations addressed
- [ ] Error handling and edge cases covered
- [ ] Accessibility requirements met (where applicable)

## Documentation Standards
- [ ] Clear, concise writing with proper grammar
- [ ] Consistent formatting and structure
- [ ] Code examples are properly formatted and tested
- [ ] Diagrams are clear and professionally designed
- [ ] Prerequisites and assumptions clearly stated
- [ ] Troubleshooting section included

## Community Standards
- [ ] Original work or properly attributed
- [ ] Respectful and inclusive language
- [ ] Constructive and helpful tone
- [ ] Open source license compatible
- [ ] No promotional or commercial content

Recipe Categories

Choose the most appropriate category for your recipe:

Category	Description	Examples
Discover	Requirements gathering, analysis, planning	User interview templates, requirement analysis workflows
Design	Architecture, database, API design	Microservices patterns, database design recipes
Develop	Implementation, testing, coding practices	Authentication systems, testing frameworks
Deploy	Deployment, infrastructure, monitoring	Container deployment, CI/CD pipelines
Full-Stack	End-to-end implementations	Complete application architectures
Integration	Third-party service integration	Payment gateways, external APIs
Security	Security implementations and best practices	Authentication, authorization, data protection
Performance	Optimization and scaling solutions	Caching strategies, database optimization

Step-by-Step Contribution Guide

Step 1: Identify a Recipe Opportunity

Recipe Ideas Come From:

Problems you've solved in real projects
Common questions in developer communities
Gaps in existing GISE documentation
Popular technology integrations
Best practices you've discovered

Validate Your Idea:

# Recipe Validation Questions

## Uniqueness
- [ ] Is this recipe already covered in existing GISE documentation?
- [ ] Does this provide a unique perspective or solution?
- [ ] What makes this approach different or better?

## Value
- [ ] Will this help other developers solve real problems?
- [ ] Is this based on production experience?
- [ ] Does it follow GISE methodology principles?

## Scope
- [ ] Is the scope appropriate (not too broad or narrow)?
- [ ] Can this be completed in a reasonable timeframe?
- [ ] Do you have the expertise to create a quality recipe?

Step 2: Research and Planning

Research Phase:

Review Existing Content: Check existing recipes and documentation
Community Needs: Look at GitHub issues, Discord discussions, forums
Technology Research: Ensure you understand the latest best practices
GISE Alignment: Verify the solution aligns with GISE principles

Planning Template:

# Recipe Planning Document

## Recipe Overview
**Title**: {{RecipeTitle}}
**Category**: {{RecipeCategory}}
**Difficulty**: {{Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced}}
**Estimated Time**: {{ImplementationTime}}

## Problem Statement
**What problem does this solve?**
{{ProblemDescription}}

**Who is the target audience?**
{{TargetAudience}}

**When would someone use this?**
{{UseCases}}

## Solution Approach
**High-level approach:**
{{SolutionOverview}}

**Key technologies:**
{{TechnologiesUsed}}

**GISE methodology integration:**
{{GISEAlignment}}

## Content Outline
1. {{Section1}}
2. {{Section2}}
3. {{Section3}}
...

## Success Criteria
- [ ] {{Criterion1}}
- [ ] {{Criterion2}}
- [ ] {{Criterion3}}

Step 3: Create Your Recipe

Recipe Template Structure:

# {{Recipe Title}}

## Overview
{{Brief description of what this recipe accomplishes}}

## When to Use This Recipe
{{Specific use cases and scenarios}}

## Prerequisites
- {{Prerequisite1}}
- {{Prerequisite2}}
- {{Prerequisite3}}

## Architecture Overview
```mermaid
{{Architecture diagram showing the solution}}

Implementation Steps

Step 1: [Step Title]

Detailed implementation instructions

[Code example]

Step 2: [Step Title]

Continue with implementation steps

Testing Strategy

How to test the implementation

Deployment Considerations

Deployment and operational considerations

Common Issues and Solutions

Troubleshooting guide

Author Information

Created by: Your Name Date: Creation Date Last Updated: Update Date GitHub: Your GitHub Profile

### Step 4: Implementation and Testing

**Development Process:**
1. **Create Working Example**: Build a complete, working implementation
2. **Test Thoroughly**: Ensure all code examples work as described
3. **Document Edge Cases**: Include error handling and troubleshooting
4. **Performance Testing**: Validate performance claims
5. **Security Review**: Ensure security best practices

**Testing Checklist:**
```markdown
# Recipe Testing Checklist

## Code Quality
- [ ] All code examples compile and run correctly
- [ ] Dependencies are correctly specified
- [ ] Configuration examples are accurate
- [ ] Performance benchmarks are realistic

## Documentation Quality
- [ ] Instructions are clear and complete
- [ ] Prerequisites are accurate and comprehensive
- [ ] Troubleshooting section covers common issues
- [ ] Diagrams accurately represent the implementation

## User Experience
- [ ] Recipe can be followed by target audience
- [ ] Time estimates are realistic
- [ ] Complexity level is appropriate
- [ ] Learning objectives are met

Step 5: Prepare for Submission

Submission Requirements:

Recipe Content: Complete recipe following the template
Working Example: GitHub repository with full implementation
Test Results: Evidence that the recipe works as described
Author Information: Your contact and attribution details

File Structure for Submission:

recipe-submission/
├── recipe.md                 # Main recipe document
├── example/                  # Working example implementation
│   ├── src/                 # Source code
│   ├── tests/              # Test suites
│   ├── docs/               # Additional documentation
│   ├── docker-compose.yml  # Development environment
│   └── README.md           # Setup instructions
├── assets/                 # Images and diagrams
│   ├── architecture.png
│   ├── screenshot1.png
│   └── diagram.mmd
└── metadata.json          # Recipe metadata

Metadata Template:

{
  "title": "Recipe Title",
  "category": "develop",
  "difficulty": "intermediate",
  "tags": ["authentication", "jwt", "security"],
  "estimatedTime": "2-3 hours",
  "prerequisites": [
    "Node.js development experience",
    "Basic understanding of JWT tokens",
    "Express.js framework knowledge"
  ],
  "technologies": [
    "Node.js",
    "Express.js",
    "JWT",
    "bcrypt"
  ],
  "author": {
    "name": "Your Name",
    "github": "yourgithub",
    "email": "your@email.com"
  },
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "lastUpdated": "2024-01-15"
}

Step 6: Submit Your Recipe

Submission Methods:

Method 1: GitHub Pull Request (Recommended)

Fork the GISE recipes repository
Create a new branch for your recipe
Add your recipe files following the structure
Create a pull request with description
Engage with reviewers during the process

Method 2: Community Submission Form

Fill out the online submission form
Upload your recipe files as a zip archive
Provide all required metadata
Submit for initial review

Pull Request Template:

## Recipe Submission: {{Recipe Title}}

### Recipe Information
- **Category**: {{Category}}
- **Difficulty**: {{Difficulty Level}}
- **Technologies**: {{Technology List}}
- **Estimated Implementation Time**: {{Time Estimate}}

### What This Recipe Provides
{{Brief description of what the recipe accomplishes}}

### Testing Completed
- [ ] All code examples tested and working
- [ ] Instructions followed by independent reviewer
- [ ] Performance claims validated
- [ ] Security review completed
- [ ] Documentation is complete and accurate

### Reviewer Checklist
- [ ] Recipe follows GISE methodology principles
- [ ] Code quality meets standards
- [ ] Documentation is clear and complete
- [ ] Example implementation works correctly
- [ ] Appropriate difficulty level and prerequisites

### Additional Notes
{{Any additional information for reviewers}}

Review Process

Review Stages

Review Criteria

Technical Review:

Code quality and best practices
Security considerations
Performance implications
Architecture alignment with GISE
Testing completeness

Content Review:

Clarity and completeness of documentation
Accuracy of instructions
Quality of diagrams and examples
Appropriate difficulty level
Educational value

Community Review:

Usefulness to community
Originality and uniqueness
Proper attribution
Respectful and inclusive language
Alignment with community standards

Reviewer Guidelines

For Community Reviewers:

# Recipe Review Guidelines

## Review Focus Areas

### Technical Accuracy
- [ ] Code examples are correct and functional
- [ ] Dependencies are properly specified
- [ ] Configuration examples are accurate
- [ ] Security best practices are followed

### Content Quality
- [ ] Instructions are clear and complete
- [ ] Prerequisites are accurate
- [ ] Diagrams support the content effectively
- [ ] Troubleshooting section is helpful

### Community Value
- [ ] Recipe addresses real-world problems
- [ ] Appropriate scope and complexity
- [ ] Unique contribution to recipe collection
- [ ] Educational value for target audience

## Providing Feedback

### Constructive Feedback
- Be specific about issues and suggestions
- Provide examples when possible
- Suggest improvements rather than just pointing out problems
- Acknowledge what works well

### Review Comments Format
**Issue**: Clear description of the problem
**Suggestion**: Specific recommendation for improvement
**Priority**: High/Medium/Low priority for addressing
**Example**: Code or content example if applicable

Post-Publication Maintenance

Ongoing Responsibilities

As a Recipe Author:

Monitor Community Feedback: Respond to questions and issues
Keep Content Updated: Update for new technology versions
Fix Reported Issues: Address bugs or outdated information
Enhance Based on Usage: Improve based on community feedback

Maintenance Schedule:

Monthly: Check for new issues or questions
Quarterly: Review for technology updates
Annually: Comprehensive review and refresh

Community Support

Getting Help:

GISE Community Discord server
Recipe author mentorship program
Peer review and collaboration
Regular community office hours

Supporting Others:

Review other recipe submissions
Provide feedback on community recipes
Mentor new contributors
Share your expertise in discussions

Recognition and Benefits

Contributor Benefits

Recognition:

Author credit on published recipes
Contributor badge in community profiles
Featured author spotlights
Annual contributor awards

Professional Development:

Enhanced portfolio and GitHub profile
Speaking opportunities at events
Networking with other experts
Skill development through reviews

Community Impact:

Help developers implement GISE effectively
Contribute to methodology evolution
Build lasting professional relationships
Influence best practices in the community

Achievement Levels

Level	Requirements	Benefits
Contributor	1 approved recipe	Contributor badge, community access
Active Contributor	3 approved recipes	Featured in newsletter, reviewer status
Expert Contributor	5 approved recipes + mentoring	Speaking opportunities, expert status
Recipe Maintainer	10+ recipes + community leadership	Annual recognition, advisory role

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

Q: I'm new to GISE. Can I still contribute recipes? A: Absolutely! Start by thoroughly learning GISE methodology, then contribute recipes about your experiences applying it to real projects.

Q: What if my recipe idea is too simple? A: Simple, well-executed recipes are often the most valuable. Focus on clarity and practical applicability rather than complexity.

Q: How long does the review process take? A: Typically 2-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the recipe and reviewer availability.

Technical Questions

Q: What technologies can I write recipes about? A: Any technology that aligns with GISE methodology. We welcome recipes for popular frameworks, languages, and tools.

Q: Do I need to provide a complete working example? A: Yes, a working example is required. This ensures the recipe actually works and helps users understand the implementation.

Q: Can I update my recipe after it's published? A: Yes, you're encouraged to keep your recipes up-to-date. Submit updates through the same process.

Community Questions

Q: What happens if my recipe is rejected? A: You'll receive specific feedback on how to improve it. Most recipes are accepted after addressing reviewer feedback.

Q: Can I collaborate with others on a recipe? A: Yes! Collaborative recipes are welcome. Just ensure all contributors are properly credited.

Q: How do I handle criticism of my recipe? A: All feedback is intended to improve quality. Work with reviewers constructively, and remember that the goal is helping the community.

Next Steps

Ready to Contribute?

Start Small: Begin with a recipe for something you've recently implemented
Join the Community: Connect with other contributors in Discord
Review Examples: Study high-quality existing recipes
Plan Your Recipe: Use the planning template to organize your approach
Begin Creating: Start with the recipe template and work through each section

Resources

Recipe Template: Download the latest template →
Example Recipes: Browse high-quality examples →
Community Discord: Join our contributor community →
Submission Repository: Fork the recipes repo →

Ready to Make an Impact? Start planning your first recipe contribution today and help make GISE methodology more accessible to developers worldwide!

Questions? Reach out in our Community Discord - we're here to help!

Contribution Overview​

Recipe Standards​

Quality Requirements​

Recipe Categories​

Step-by-Step Contribution Guide​

Step 1: Identify a Recipe Opportunity​

Step 2: Research and Planning​

Step 3: Create Your Recipe​

Implementation Steps​

Step 1: [Step Title]​

Step 2: [Step Title]​

Testing Strategy​

Deployment Considerations​

Common Issues and Solutions​

Related Recipes​

Author Information​

Step 5: Prepare for Submission​

Step 6: Submit Your Recipe​

Review Process​

Review Stages​

Review Criteria​

Reviewer Guidelines​

Post-Publication Maintenance​

Ongoing Responsibilities​

Community Support​

Recognition and Benefits​

Contributor Benefits​

Achievement Levels​

Frequently Asked Questions​

Getting Started​

Technical Questions​

Community Questions​

Next Steps​

Ready to Contribute?​

Resources​