Contributing to The Grand AI Handbook
Your brilliance + our framework = AI knowledge for all
BUILD THE FUTURE OF AI KNOWLEDGE
The Contribution Mindset
Content Quality
- Clarity over complexity - Make the complicated understandable
- Beginner-friendly with expert depth - Scaffold knowledge thoughtfully
Knowledge Focus
- Current and evolving - Reflect the rapid pace of AI advancement
- Practical alongside theoretical - Bridge research to application
Community Value
- Inclusive and accessible - AI knowledge belongs to everyone
- Collaborative approach - Build on each other's strengths
"The best way to predict the future is to create it. Join us in creating the future of AI education."
How to Contribute
Quick Start Guide
- Find Your Sweet Spot: Choose what excites you – handbooks, research, projects, or infrastructure
- Fork & Clone: Get the repo locally (git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/grandaihandbook.github.io.git)
- Branch Out: Create a feature branch (git checkout -b awesome-contribution)
- Work Your Magic: Make your brilliant changes
- Test Locally: Run with bundle exec jekyll serve
- Push to Your Fork: Share your work (git push origin awesome-contribution)
- Create a Pull Request: Tell us about your contribution!
What Can I Contribute?
| Contribution Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 📖 Handbook Chapters | Add or improve sections in our domain handbooks |
| 📊 Tutorials & Projects | Create practical learning resources |
| 📰 Research Summaries | Distill complex papers into accessible insights |
| 🗺️ Career Roadmaps | Help map out learning journeys |
| 🎨 UI/UX Improvements | Enhance user experience and accessibility |
| ⚙️ Infrastructure | Improve site performance and functionality |
Style Guidelines
Writing Style
- Be conversational but precise - Write like you're explaining to a smart friend
- Use active voice - "LLMs generate text" not "Text is generated by LLMs"
- Break down complexity - Use analogies, examples, and visualizations
Code Style
- Prioritize readability over cleverness
- Comment generously - Explain the "why" not just the "what"
- Include requirements - What dependencies are needed?
Communication Channels
Recognition
Contributor List
Your name in the contributors section of our website
Authorship
Credit for sections you create or significantly improve
Community Spotlights
Regular features highlighting outstanding contributions