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Mizu is an open-source project with an active community. Whether you’re looking for help, want to contribute, or just want to connect with other developers, you’re welcome here.

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Connect With Us

Discord

Real-time chat - Ask questions, share projects, get help from the community and maintainers.

GitHub

Source code - Star the repo, report issues, browse code, submit pull requests.

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Getting Help

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Discord

The fastest way to get help:
  1. Join the Mizu Discord
  2. Introduce yourself in #introductions
  3. Ask questions in #help
  4. Share what you’re building in #showcase
Channels:
  • #general - General discussion
  • #help - Get help with issues
  • #showcase - Share your projects
  • #announcements - Release news
  • #contributing - Contribution discussion

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GitHub Issues

For bugs and feature requests:
  1. Search existing issues
  2. If not found, create a new issue
  3. Use issue templates when available
  4. Include reproduction steps for bugs

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GitHub Discussions

For questions and ideas:
  1. Visit GitHub Discussions
  2. Search for existing discussions
  3. Start a new discussion if needed

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Contributing

We welcome contributions of all kinds!

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Ways to Contribute

TypeDescription
CodeBug fixes, new features, improvements
DocumentationFix typos, improve clarity, add examples
ExamplesCreate example projects and tutorials
Bug ReportsReport issues with clear reproduction steps
Feature RequestsSuggest new features or improvements
Answering QuestionsHelp others on Discord or GitHub

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Getting Started

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Run tests: make test
  5. Submit a pull request
# Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/mizu.git
cd mizu

# Create a branch
git checkout -b feature/my-feature

# Make changes and test
make test

# Commit and push
git add .
git commit -m "Add my feature"
git push origin feature/my-feature

# Open a PR on GitHub

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Code Guidelines

  • Follow Go conventions (gofmt, go vet)
  • Add tests for new functionality
  • Update documentation as needed
  • Keep commits focused and atomic
  • Write clear commit messages

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Pull Request Process

  1. Create PR against main branch
  2. Fill out the PR template
  3. Wait for CI checks to pass
  4. Address review feedback
  5. Maintainer will merge when ready

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Project Structure

github.com/go-mizu/mizu/
├── app.go              # App type
├── router.go           # Router
├── context.go          # Ctx type
├── handler.go          # Handler type
├── middlewares/        # Middleware packages
│   ├── cors/
│   ├── jwt/
│   └── ...
├── contract/           # Contract system
│   ├── rest/
│   ├── jsonrpc/
│   └── sdk/
├── view/               # View engine
├── frontend/           # Frontend integration
├── cmd/                # CLI
└── docs/               # Documentation

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Showcase

Projects built with Mizu:

Your Project Here

Share what you’ve built with Mizu! Post in #showcase on Discord or add to the README.

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Resources

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Official Resources

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Learning Resources

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Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment. All participants are expected to:
  • Be respectful and considerate
  • Avoid harassment and discrimination
  • Focus on constructive feedback
  • Help create a positive community
See our full Code of Conduct.

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Maintainers

The Mizu project is maintained by contributors who review PRs, triage issues, and guide the project direction.

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Becoming a Maintainer

Active contributors may be invited to become maintainers. This typically involves:
  • Consistent, quality contributions
  • Helping others in the community
  • Understanding of the project goals
  • Good communication skills

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Sponsorship

If Mizu is useful to you or your company, consider sponsoring:
  • Help fund development time
  • Support infrastructure costs
  • Ensure long-term sustainability
Contact the maintainers on Discord for sponsorship options.

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Stay Updated

  • Star the repo - Get notified of releases
  • Watch the repo - Get all updates
  • Join Discord - Real-time announcements
  • Follow on Twitter/X - Project updates
The best way to learn Mizu is to build something! Start with the Quick Start and join us on Discord to share what you create.