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contrib

contrib

8.1
A file or piece of work that someone adds to a project
  • noun
  • /kənˈtrɪb/
  • Jargon
translation icon : contribución
  • Each contrib is reviewed by the maintainers before being added to the main codebase.

Examples

  • She uploaded her first contrib to the plugin repository last night.

  • The project welcomes any contrib that improves its documentation or features.

  • I submitted my contrib to the project yesterday.

  • She has several contribs in the open-source community.

  • The team appreciated his contrib, which enhanced the software's user interface.

  • Her latest contrib focused on improving the project’s performance metrics.

  • Every contrib submitted to the platform helps make the community stronger.

How Substantial

release
590 2.9
feature
566 2.5
module
101 3.7
contrib
  • Jargon
8.1
patch
  • Specialized
75 3.8
snippet
36 4.8

Surface Forms

contrib singular
contribs plural

Etymology

Contrib comes from contribution, from con- 'together' and trib 'to give'. A contrib is a thing someone has 'given' to a project, such as a file, plugin, or document.