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+### Contributing to PHP Curl Class
+1. Check for open issues or open a new issue to start a discussion around a bug or feature.
+1. Fork the repository on GitHub to start making your changes.
+1. Write one or more tests for the new feature or that expose the bug.
+1. Make code changes to implement the feature or fix the bug.
+1. Send a pull request to get your changes merged and published.
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+What is the expected behavior?
+
+What is the actual behavior?
+
+What steps will reproduce the problem?