Preparing ChatPulse for external contributions

.env.example

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+# Flask runtime
+FLASK_ENV=development
+PORT=5000
+
+# Use a strong random value in real deployments
+SECRET_KEY=change-this-in-production
+
+# Optional overrides
+DATABASE_PATH=chat_app.db
+SOCKETIO_CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS=*

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Report a reproducible problem in ChatPulse
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: [bug, needs-triage]
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Description
+A clear and concise description of the bug.
+
+## Steps to reproduce
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+## Expected behavior
+What should happen instead?
+
+## Actual behavior
+What happened?
+
+## Environment
+- OS:
+- Python version:
+- Browser (if UI-related):
+- Deployment mode (local/Docker/Render):
+
+## Logs / screenshots
+Add relevant logs, tracebacks, or screenshots.
+
+## Additional context
+Anything else that helps reproduce or diagnose the issue.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Security vulnerability report
+    url: https://github.com/Harshall25
+    about: Please report sensitive security issues privately to the maintainer.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_improvement.md

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+---
+name: Documentation improvement
+about: Suggest fixes or additions to docs
+title: "[Docs]: "
+labels: [documentation, needs-triage]
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Documentation area
+Which file/section needs updates?
+
+## Current gap
+What is unclear, incorrect, or missing?
+
+## Proposed improvement
+What should be added or changed?
+
+## Why this matters
+How this helps users or contributors.
+
+## References
+Related issues/PRs/links.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an improvement for ChatPulse
+title: "[Feature]: "
+labels: [enhancement, needs-triage]
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Summary
+Describe the feature idea.
+
+## Problem statement
+What user/developer problem does this solve?
+
+## Proposed solution
+Describe your preferred solution.
+
+## Alternatives considered
+List any alternatives you've considered.
+
+## Acceptance criteria
+- [ ] 
+- [ ] 
+
+## Additional context
+Links, examples, mockups, or related issues.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Linked issue(s)
+- Closes #
+
+## Summary of changes
+- 
+
+## Implementation notes
+- 
+
+## Testing evidence
+Commands run and outcomes:
+- [ ] `python - <<'PY'` (unittest discovery snippet from CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] `python -m compileall application.py database.py helpers.py`
+- [ ] Not applicable (explain why)
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I read `CONTRIBUTING.md`
+- [ ] I kept changes focused and minimal
+- [ ] I added/updated tests where appropriate
+- [ ] I updated documentation where appropriate
+- [ ] I did not commit secrets or private data

.github/workflows/ci.yml

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+name: CI
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
+  pull_request:
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
+jobs:
+  test:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        python-version: ["3.9", "3.11"]
+
+    env:
+      FLASK_ENV: production
+      SECRET_KEY: test-secret-key
+      DATABASE_PATH: /tmp/chatpulse-test.db
+      PYTHONUNBUFFERED: "1"
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+          pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+      - name: Run unit tests
+        run: |
+          python - <<'PY'
+          import unittest
+          suite = unittest.defaultTestLoader.discover('.')
+          print(f"Discovered {suite.countTestCases()} test(s)")
+          result = unittest.TextTestRunner(verbosity=2).run(suite)
+          raise SystemExit(0 if result.wasSuccessful() else 1)
+          PY
+
+      - name: Run syntax check
+        run: python -m compileall application.py database.py helpers.py

.gitignore

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 *.log
 
 # Database (optional - you might want to keep chat_app.db for initial data)
-# chat_app.db
+# chat_app.db
+*.db
+data/

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
+community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
+identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
+and orientation.
+
+We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
+diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
+community include:
+
+- Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
+- Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
+- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
+- Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
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+## Enforcement Responsibilities
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+
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+## Scope
+
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+## Enforcement
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+
+When reporting, include links, screenshots, and any context needed to
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+
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+
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+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage],
+version 2.1, available at
+https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html.
+
+Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by [Mozilla's code of conduct
+enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/diversity).
+
+For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
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+
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