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Expand Up @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ and we appreciate all of them.

The best way to get started is by asking for help in the [#new
members](https://rust-lang.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/122652-new-members)
Zulip stream. We have lots of docs below of how to get started on your own, but
Zulip stream. We have a lot of documentation below on how to get started on your own, but
the Zulip stream is the best place to *ask* for help.

Documentation for contributing to the compiler or tooling is located in the [Guide to Rustc
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## Making changes to subtrees and submodules

For submodules, changes need to be made against the repository corresponding the
For submodules, changes need to be made against the repository corresponding to the
submodule, and not the main `rust-lang/rust` repository.

For subtrees, prefer sending a PR against the subtree's repository if it does
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The [rustc-dev-guide] is meant to help document how rustc –the Rust compiler– works,
as well as to help new contributors get involved in rustc development. It is recommended
to read and understand the [rustc-dev-guide] before making a contribution. This guide
that you read and understand the [rustc-dev-guide] before making a contribution. This guide
talks about the different bots in the Rust ecosystem, the Rust development tools,
bootstrapping, the compiler architecture, source code representation, and more.

## [Getting help](https://rustc-dev-guide.rust-lang.org/getting-started.html#asking-questions)

There are many ways you can get help when you're stuck. Rust has many platforms for this:
[internals], [rust-zulip], and [rust-discord]. It is recommended to ask for help on
the [rust-zulip], but any of these platforms are a great way to seek help and even
the [rust-zulip], but any of these platforms are great ways to seek help and even
find a mentor! You can learn more about asking questions and getting help in the
[Asking Questions](https://rustc-dev-guide.rust-lang.org/getting-started.html#asking-questions) chapter of the [rustc-dev-guide].

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