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title: FreeBSD Documentation Project Primer for New Contributors
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  - author: The FreeBSD Documentation Project
copyright: 1998-2026 The FreeBSD Documentation Project
trademarks: ["freebsd", "general", "git"]
description: Everything you need to know in order to start contributing to the FreeBSD Documentation Project
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= FreeBSD Documentation Project Primer for New Contributors
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[.abstract-title]
Abstract

Thank you for becoming a part of the FreeBSD Documentation Project.
Your contribution is extremely valuable, and we appreciate it.

This primer covers details needed to start contributing to the FreeBSD Documentation Project, or FDP, including tools, software, and the philosophy behind the Documentation Project.

This is a work in progress.
Corrections and additions are always welcome.

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