MEF-Git Overview

The MEF-Git is the git repository for code projects to which access is limited to MEF members and the MEF Software Developer Community. This is in contrast to the public Git which is accessible by anyone.

Uploading Code to MEF-Git

1. Complete the instructions here first in order to commit code to the MEF-Git repositories.
2. If you're new to git it is recommended to use Git Desktop for the user interface. Alternatively, you can use the command line in git directly.
3. Ensure you have access to the repository. If not, send an email to tom@mef.net with your GitHub username (sign up here) and a statement agreeing to the MEF Terms of Use.
4. Verify that you can see the repository.
5. Fork the repository to your account (Instructions are here: https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo/)
6. Clone your fork to your computer (Instructions for Git Desktop: https://help.github.com/desktop/guides/contributing/cloning-a-repository-from-github-to-github-desktop/
   If you have git installed, instructions for the various platforms are found here: https://help.github.com/articles/cloning-a-repository/)
7. Make changes to your local copy as necessary
8. Commit the changes and sync to your fork: committing with Git Desktop (if you're using the commandline: git commit)
9. Create a pull request to the original project on MEF-Git: https://help.github.com/desktop-beta/guides/contributing-to-projects/creating-a-pull-request/
   If you're using git on the commandline: https://help.github.com/articles/creating-a-pull-request/
10. Your pull request will be reviewed by the project leads and accepted or commented on as necessary.

If you have any issues or questions, please contact tom@mef.net.