***Ensure the bug was not already reported** by searching on GitHub under [Issues](https://github.com/apache/incubator-skywalking/issues).
***Ensure the bug was not already reported** by searching on GitHub under [Issues](https://github.com/apache/skywalking/issues).
* If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, [open a new one](https://github.com/apache/incubator-skywalking/issues/new). Be sure to include a **title and clear description**, as much relevant information as possible, and a **code sample** or an **executable test case** demonstrating the expected behavior that is not occurring.
* If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, [open a new one](https://github.com/apache/skywalking/issues/new). Be sure to include a **title and clear description**, as much relevant information as possible, and a **code sample** or an **executable test case** demonstrating the expected behavior that is not occurring.
## How to add a new feature or change an existing one
_Before making any significant changes, please [open an issue](https://github.com/apache/incubator-skywalking/issues)._ Discussing your proposed changes ahead of time will make the contribution process smooth for everyone.
_Before making any significant changes, please [open an issue](https://github.com/apache/skywalking/issues)._ Discussing your proposed changes ahead of time will make the contribution process smooth for everyone.
Once we've discussed your changes and you've got your code ready, make sure that tests are passing and open your pull request. Your PR is most likely to be accepted if it:
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## Do you have questions about the source code?
Ask any question about how to use SkyWalking in the [Gitter](https://gitter.im/OpenSkywalking/Lobby).
* Join `#skywalking` channel at [Apache Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/the-asf/shared_invite/enQtNDQ3OTEwNzE1MDg5LWY2NjkwMTEzMGI2ZTI1NzUzMDk0MzJmMWM1NWVmODg0MzBjNjAxYzUwMjIwNDI3MjlhZWRjNmNhOTM5NmIxNDk)
**SkyWalking** is an open source APM system, including monitoring, tracing, diagnosing capabilities for distributed system
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<br/>Our project enriches the <ahref="https://openapm.io">OpenAPM Landscape!</a>
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# Stargazers over time
[](https://starcharts.herokuapp.com/apache/incubator-skywalking)
Voting will start now (xxxx date) and will remain open for at least 72 hours, Request all PPMC members to give their vote.
Voting will start now (xxxx date) and will remain open for at least 72 hours, Request all PMC members to give their vote.
[ ] +1 Release this package.
[ ] +0 No opinion.
[ ] -1 Do not release this package because....
```
## Vote Check
All PPMC members and committers should check these before vote +1.
All PMC members and committers should check these before vote +1.
1. Features test.
1. All artifacts in staging repository are published with .asc, .md5, *sha1 files
1. Source code and distribution package (apache-skywalking-incubating-x.y.z-src.tar.gz, apache-skywalking-incubating-bin-x.y.z.tar.gz, apache-skywalking-incubating-bin-x.y.z.zip)
are in `https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/incubator/skywalking/x.y.z` with .asc, .sha512
1. Source code and distribution package (apache-skywalking-x.y.z-src.tar.gz, apache-skywalking-bin-x.y.z.tar.gz, apache-skywalking-bin-x.y.z.zip)
are in `https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/skywalking/x.y.z` with .asc, .sha512
1.`LICENSE` and `NOTICE` are in Source code and distribution package.
1. Build distribution from source code package (apache-skywalking-incubating-x.y.z-src.tar.gz) by following this [doc](https://github.com/apache/incubator-skywalking/blob/master/docs/en/guides/How-to-build.md#build-from-apache-source-code-release).
1. Build distribution from source code package (apache-skywalking-x.y.z-src.tar.gz) by following this [doc](https://github.com/apache/skywalking/blob/master/docs/en/guides/How-to-build.md#build-from-apache-source-code-release).
1. Apache RAT check. Run `./mvnw apache-rat:check`. (No binary in source codes)
1. DISCLAIMER exists
Vote result should follow these.
1. PPMC vote is +1 binding, all others is +1 no binding.
1. PMC vote is +1 binding, all others is +1 no binding.
1. In 72 hours, you get at least 3 (+1 binding), and have more +1 than -1. Vote pass.
## Call for a vote in Apache IPMC
Call a vote in `general@incubator.apache.org`
```
Mail title: [VOTE] Release Apache SkyWalking (incubating) version x.y.z
Mail content:
Hi All,
This is a call for vote to release Apache SkyWalking (Incubating) version x.y.z.
The Apache SkyWalking community has tested, voted and approved the proposed
release of Apache SkyWalking (Incubating) x.y.z
We now kindly request the Incubator PMC members review and vote on this
incubator release.
SkyWalking: APM (application performance monitor) tool for distributed systems,
especially designed for microservices, cloud native and container-based (Docker, Kubernetes, Mesos) architectures.
Underlying technology is a distributed tracing system.
