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PyTables Development
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If you want to follow the development of PyTables and take part in it,
you may have a look at the PyTables project pages on
`GitHub <https://github.com>`_.

The source code for PyTables may be found at the `GitHub project site`_.
You can get a copy of the latest version of the source code (under
development) from the master branch of the project repository using git::

    git clone --recursive git@github.com:PyTables/PyTables.git

It is recommended to setup the `pre-commit`_ hooks::

    pre-commit instal

To test the SW, the following command can be used::

    make check

Also, be sure to subscribe to the `Users' Mailing List`_ and/or the
`Developers' Mailing List`_.

.. _`GitHub project site`: https://github.com/PyTables
.. _`pre-commit`: https://pre-commit.com
.. _`Users' Mailing List`: https://groups.google.com/group/pytables-users
.. _`Developers' Mailing List`: https://groups.google.com/group/pytables-dev

Other resources for developers:

* `GitHub project site`_
* :ref:`library_reference`
* `Git Repository browser <https://github.com/PyTables/PyTables>`_
* `Issue tracker <https://github.com/PyTables/PyTables/issues>`_
* `Developers wiki <https://github.com/PyTables/PyTables/wiki>`_
* `Users' Mailing List`_
* `Developers' Mailing List`_
* Continuous Integration:

  - `GitHub Actions (GHA) <https://github.com/PyTables/PyTables/actions>`_

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