diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index d22ffd9a12f9..fa4547b6dd45 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Getting Started + Make sure you have a [JIRA account](https://issues.apache.org/jira/). + Make sure you have a [GitHub account](https://github.com/signup/free). + If you're planning to implement a new feature, it makes sense to discuss your changes - on the [dev list](https://maven.apache.org/mail-lists.html) first. + on the [dev list](https://maven.apache.org/mailing-lists.html) first. This way you can make sure you're not wasting your time on something that isn't considered to be in Apache Maven's scope. + Submit a ticket for your issue, assuming one does not already exist.