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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index b320dc21a3..6d419aa495 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -60,16 +60,21 @@ always welcome but API or behavioral changes to modules at stability level 3 Node.js has several bundled dependencies in the *deps/* and the *tools/* directories that are not part of the project proper. Any changes to files in those directories or its subdirectories should be sent to their respective -projects. Do not send your patch to us, we cannot accept it. +projects. Do not send a patch to Node.js. We cannot accept such patches. In case of doubt, open an issue in the [issue tracker](https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/) or contact one of the [project Collaborators](https://github.com/nodejs/node/#current-project-team-members). Especially do so if you plan to work on something big. Nothing is more frustrating than seeing your hard work go to waste because your vision -does not align with the project team. Node.js has two IRC channels, -[#Node.js](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=node.js) for general help and questions, and -[#Node-dev](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=node-dev) for development of node core specifically. +does not align with the project team. (Node.js has two IRC channels: +[#Node.js](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=node.js) for general help and +questions, and +[#Node-dev](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=node-dev) for development of +Node.js core specifically. + +For instructions on updating the version of V8 included in the *deps/* +directory, please refer to [the Maintaining V8 in Node.js guide](https://github.com/nodejs/node/blob/master/doc/guides/maintaining-V8.md). ### Step 2: Branch |