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+Credits
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+“vim-python-pep8-indent” has been originally written by **David Bustos** and **Eric Mc Sween** who both are unreachable unfortunately.
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+It is currently maintained by Hynek Schlawack with the generous help of the following contributors:
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+- 0player
+- Johann Klähn
+- Joseph Irwin
+- Steve Losh
+- Sylvain Soliman

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+# How To Contribute
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+“vim-python-pep8-indent” is always open for suggestions and contributions by generous developers. I’ve collected a few tipps to get you started.
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+Please:
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+- *Always* add tests for your code.
+- Add yourself to the AUTHORS.rst file in an alphabetical fashion by first name – no matter how big or small your changes are.
+- Write [good commit messages].
+- Ideally, [squash] your commits, i.e. make your pull requests just one commit.
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+Thank you for considering to contribute!
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+[squash]: http://gitready.com/advanced/2009/02/10/squashing-commits-with-rebase.html
+[good commit messages]: http://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html