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 # Contributing
 
 * [Fork the repo](https://github.com/RPCSX/rpcsx-site/fork)
+* run `npm i`
 * Create a branch following conventions: `username-feature`
   * ex. `git checkout -b OCDkirby-titlebar`
-* **IMPORTANT**: It's suggested that you read the comments in [vite.config.js](vite.config.js) to get a sense of the project structure.
-* Commit changes and push the branch to your fork
+* Make your changes
+  * It's suggested that you read the comments in [vite.config.js](vite.config.js) to get a sense of the project structure.
+  * Test your changes with `npm run dev` (hot reload supported)
+  * **IMPORTANT**: You MUST run `eslint --fix` or `npx eslint --fix` 
+  * Commit changes and push the branch to your fork
 * Open a PR detailing your changes
 * Discuss edits with maintainers, if any