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[here](https://numpy.org/devdocs/dev/index.html#contributing-to-numpy) for more
details and how to get an invite.

## Community Communication Guidelines

- Engage in good faith, and be mindful of how your contributions impact the overall
progress of the discussion.
- Critique ideas, not individuals. Avoid personal attributions or speculation about
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"Honest feedback is key. Praise fuels confidence, but respectful disagreement fuels progress."

motives.
- Stay evidence-based. Include references from reliable sources. Limit hypotheticals
to a minimum.
- Limit repetition and escalation. Do not restate points without adding references
from new reliable sources.
- Avoid dominating the discussion. This may include limiting posts to no more than
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Use Clear, Direct Language: Avoid idioms, metaphors, or complex slang. Open source is global; using simple and direct language ensures that non-native speakers can participate fully without fear of misinterpretation.

1-2 per day or refraining from replying separately to every post in a thread.
- [NumPy Code of Conduct](https://numpy.org/code-of-conduct) applies at all times.
This includes tone, language, and behavior.

If the NumPy community moderators determine that a participant is not adhering to
the principles above, they will reach out to the participant with a polite request
for the behavior to be adjusted. If the behavior continues, moderators may consider
additional steps as appropriate.

## Study Groups and Meetups

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