# Prerequisites to contributing

## Technical

-   Minimum [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) v8.7.0+, though we do recommend using the latest 8.x, 10.x, or 11.x Node.js releases.
-   Latest [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/).

## Rules of thumb

1.  Never push directly to `master` (except when updating the CHANGELOG). If you need to change something — create PR, even if it's a one letter change.