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# Contributing To Bitcoin Core
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Thank you for considering contributing to Bitcoin Core!  We have
instructions below to help you get started contributing in several different
ways.

If want to contribute in another way, please visit the [#bitcoin-dev][]
IRC chatroom and discuss your plan with a developer.

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[Bug reports][bcc contribute issues]
<p>Report bugs, including security issues</p>
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[Code][bcc contribute code]
<p>Write & review code</p>
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[Documentation](https://github.com/bitcoin-dot-org/developer.bitcoin.org)
<p>Write documentation for users and developers</p>

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[Translations][bcc contribute translations]
<p>Translate the user interface</p>
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[Tech support][bcc contribute support]
<p>Support other users</p>
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