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+<!--
+
+Thank you for your pull request. Before submitting, please make sure the following is done.
+
+1. Ensure ./tools/test.py passes.
+2. Format your code with ./tools/format.py
+3. Make sure ./tools/lint.py passes.
+
+-->
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     ./third_party/depot_tools/gn help
 
 Env vars: `DENO_BUILD_MODE`, `DENO_BUILD_PATH`, `DENO_BUILD_ARGS`.
+
+## Contributing
+
+1. Fork [this repository](https://github.com/denoland/deno) and create your branch from `master`.
+2. Make your change.
+3. Ensure `./tools/test.py` passes.
+4. Format your code with `./tools/format.py`.
+5. Make sure `./tools/lint.py` passes.
+6. Send a pull request.
+7. Sign the [CLA](https://cla-assistant.io/denoland/deno), if you haven't already.