awesome-connected-things-sec/CONTRIBUTING.md

## Contributors

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped shape this curated resource list. From new links and better descriptions to fixes and suggestions, your contributions keep this repository useful and up to date.

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## How to Contribute

1. Fork this repository.
2. Clone it to your local environment.
3. Create a branch with a descriptive name  
   Examples: `add/new-bluetooth-resource`, `fix/broken-link`, `update/firmware-section`
4. Make your changes — add resources, improve descriptions, fix formatting, or remove outdated links.
5. Write clear commit messages  
   Examples: `fix: update dead link in zigbee section`, `docs: add BLE reversing resource`
6. Push your changes and submit a Pull Request.
7. Your update helps the community learn faster and build safer connected systems.

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## Review Process

- A maintainer will review your PR.
- You may be asked to make small changes (formatting, tags, duplicates, link quality).
- Once approved, it will be merged into the main branch.

Please be respectful, professional, and collaborative — we follow a strict [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/V33RU/awesome-connected-things-sec/blob/master/docs/link-to-code-of-conduct.md).

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## Core Team

| Name | Role | Contact |
|------|------|---------|
| [Mr-IoT](https://github.com/v33ru) | Project Lead | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/veeraiot/) |
| [Mohammed Saqeeb Shariff](https://github.com/mdsaqeeb) | Core Member | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdsaqeeb/) |

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## Contributors

A huge shoutout to all the incredible individuals who’ve contributed their time, knowledge, and effort:

| #  | Contributor |
|----|------------|
| 1  | [Besim ALTINOK](https://github.com/besimaltnok) |
| 2  | [David Sopas](https://github.com/dsopas) |
| 3  | [Josiah Bruner](https://github.com/JosiahOne) |
| 4  | [Thomas](https://github.com/thom-s) |
| 5  | [Ajmal Aboobacker](https://github.com/B3EF) |
| 6  | [RDxR10](https://github.com/RDxR10) |
| 7  | [9lyph](https://github.com/9lyph) |
| 8  | [Naimul Islam](https://github.com/NaimulIslam9m) |
| 9  | [beyefendi](https://github.com/beyefendi) |
| 10 | [Kartheek Lade](https://github.com/KartheekLade) |

Want to be listed here? Contribute by adding or improving resources.

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## Acknowledgements

We sincerely thank every contributor who has helped improve this resource list — whether you added links, fixed broken references, refined descriptions, or suggested better organization.

Together, we are building a stronger and more secure connected world.