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+# Contributing to imgui_xl
+
+First and foremost: **Dear ImGui** is developed by [Omar Cornut](https://github.com/ocornut) and the community at [ocornut/imgui](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui). This fork (`imgui_xl`) exists to facilitate community contributions, test improvements, and develop backend fixes before submitting upstream PRs.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Issues
+
+1. **Check upstream first** — Most issues belong in [ocornut/imgui/issues](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/issues). Only open issues here if they're specific to this fork's modifications.
+2. **Use the issue tracker** — Provide a Minimal, Complete, and Verifiable Example (MCVE).
+3. **Include version info** — Branch (master/docking), commit hash, backend, compiler, OS.
+
+### Submitting Pull Requests
+
+1. **Fork this repo** and create a feature branch from `master` or `docking` (match the upstream branch you're targeting).
+2. **Keep PRs focused** — One fix/feature per PR. Small PRs are reviewed faster.
+3. **Follow the existing code style** — Dear ImGui has a specific style. Read the [upstream FAQ](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/blob/master/docs/FAQ.md) and [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/blob/master/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+4. **Test your change** — At minimum, build `example_null` to verify compilation:
+   ```bash
+   # Windows (MinGW)
+   mingw32-make -C examples/example_null
+
+   # Windows (MSVC)
+   cd examples\example_null
+   call "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\...\VC\Auxiliary\Build\vcvars64.bat"
+   .\build_win32.bat
+   ```
+5. **Write a clear commit message** — Use the format: `Area: Description. (#issue)` (e.g., `Vulkan: Fixed use-after-free in multi-viewport dynamic rendering. (#9390)`)
+
+### Areas Needing Help
+
+Check the [upstream "help wanted" issues](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/issues?q=is%3Aopen+label%3A%22help+wanted%22) for areas where contributions are needed. Current focus areas in this fork:
+
+- **Backend improvements** — Vulkan, DirectX, Metal backends
+- **CI/CD fixes** — Android build, cross-platform testing
+- **Documentation** — Examples, tutorials, backend guides
+
+### Syncing with Upstream
+
+This fork tracks `ocornut/imgui:master` and `ocornut/imgui:docking`. To sync:
+
+```bash
+git remote add upstream https://github.com/ocornut/imgui.git
+git fetch upstream
+git checkout master
+git merge upstream/master
+git push origin master
+```
+
+### Branch Strategy
+
+| Branch | Tracks | Purpose |
+|--------|--------|---------|
+| `master` | `upstream/master` | Stable, synced with upstream master |
+| `docking` | `upstream/docking` | Synced with upstream docking branch |
+| `fix/*` | — | Bug fix branches for PRs |
+| `enhance/*` | — | Enhancement/feature branches |
+
+## License
+
+All contributions are subject to the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt), same as upstream Dear ImGui.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Be respectful, constructive, and patient. This is a community effort.
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+# imgui_xl
+
+**Dear ImGui XL** — An enhanced community fork of [Dear ImGui](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui), focused on backend improvements, CI/CD fixes, and extended examples.
+
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
+[![Upstream](https://img.shields.io/badge/upstream-ocornut%2Fimgui-blue)](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui)
+[![Branch: master](https://img.shields.io/badge/branch-master-green)](https://github.com/Turtle-PB/imgui_xl/tree/master)
+
+> Dear ImGui is a bloat-free graphical user interface library for C++. It outputs optimized vertex buffers that you can render anytime in your 3D-pipeline-enabled application. It is fast, portable, renderer-agnostic, and self-contained (no external dependencies).
+
+## Why This Fork?
+
+This fork (`imgui_xl`) serves as a staging ground for community contributions to Dear ImGui. It tracks upstream `master` and `docking` branches closely and adds:
+
+- **Backend fixes** — Vulkan use-after-free fix for multi-viewport dynamic rendering (#9390)
+- **CI/CD improvements** — Android build fixed via pinned Gradle wrapper (#8878)
+- **Enhanced metadata** — Topics, issues, and discussions enabled for community engagement
+- **Contributing guide** — Clear path for new contributors
+
+## Sync Status
+
+This fork is kept in sync with [ocornut/imgui](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui):
+
+| Branch | Tracks | Status |
+|--------|--------|--------|
+| `master` | `upstream/master` | ✅ Synced |
+| `docking` | `upstream/docking` | ✅ Synced |
+
+## Active Contribution Branches
+
+| Branch | Issue | Description |
+|--------|-------|-------------|
+| `fix/vulkan-dynamic-rendering-use-after-free` | [#9390](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/issues/9390) | Fix use-after-free in Vulkan multi-viewport dynamic rendering |
+| `fix/android-ci-gradle-wrapper` | [#8878](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/issues/8878) | Pin Gradle 9.4.1 via wrapper for AGP 9.2.0 compatibility |
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Clone
+git clone https://github.com/Turtle-PB/imgui_xl.git
+cd imgui_xl
+
+# Build example_null (no backend dependencies needed)
+# Windows (MinGW)
+mingw32-make -C examples/example_null
+
+# Windows (MSVC)
+cd examples\example_null
+.\build_win32.bat
+
+# Linux/macOS
+cd examples/example_null
+make
+```
+
+## Contributing
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on submitting issues, PRs, and syncing with upstream.
+
+## Upstream Resources
+
+- **Dear ImGui Homepage**: [github.com/ocornut/imgui](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui)
+- **Documentation**: [docs/](docs/) directory
+- **FAQ**: [docs/FAQ.md](docs/FAQ.md)
+- **Wiki**: [github.com/ocornut/imgui/wiki](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/wiki)
+- **Issues**: [github.com/ocornut/imgui/issues](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/issues)
+
+## License
+
+MIT License — see [LICENSE.txt](LICENSE.txt) for details.
+
+## Credits
+
+Dear ImGui is developed by [Omar Cornut](https://github.com/ocornut) and every direct or indirect [contributor](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/graphs/contributors) to the GitHub repository.